Anxiety is high among parents as more kids head back to school without the protection of a Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few more months.Parents have a reason to be concerned. After months of declining cases, the virus is…
Considered one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean way of eating cuts processed foods and red meats, focusing instead on fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, healthy whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil.Eating this way has…
How long older adults sleep could affect their brain health, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology.Disrupted sleep is common in late life, the study authors wrote, and associated with changes in cognitive function -- the…
Millions of students are heading back to school with a challenge they didn't have to face last year.The more contagious Delta variant is fueling a nationwide Covid-19 surge that's sending hundreds of children to hospitals every day.The best weapon for…
Stress is an everyday occurrence for most people, but too much of it could be signs of a deeper issue.Stress is "a normal human response to anything physical or emotional that places a strain on the person," said Dr. Gail…
Here's a look at the coronavirus outbreak, declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by WHO, originated in China and is the cousin of the SARS virus.Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that…
Here's a look at the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by WHO, originated in China and is the cousin of the SARS virus.Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are…
Just as in a summer blockbuster, there are superheroes and supervillains of sex. The most powerful hero is arousal — the warmth we generate when we touch, the fantasy that turns us on. It's the mechanism by which we climb…
With vaccination rates still not at the threshold needed to stop the spread of Covid-19, most Americans who are unprotected will likely contract the rapidly spreading Delta variant, one expert said."And for most people who get this Delta variant, it's…
Millions of Americans are grieving loved ones taken by Covid-19. Yet even outside of a pandemic — with its staggering losses of lives, homes, economic security and normalcy — grief is hard work."The funny thing about grief is that no…
Millions of Americans are jeopardizing their health, freedom and finances by not getting vaccinated and putting themselves at risk of the most infectious coronavirus strain yet, current and former federal health officials say."Most people will either get vaccinated, or have…
"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."Michelle Branch lost her brother, Craig Elazer, on September 1, 2020, to a fentanyl overdose. He had been receiving support for his addiction, which he had struggled with since he…
With Covid-19 cases rising and the Delta variant gaining increased prevalence in the United States, health experts are reiterating that vaccines are effective in the ways that matter most: preventing severe disease, hospitalization and death.Speaking to CNN's Jim Acosta on…
The burning heat of summer has us all reaching for sunscreens. But before you slather that product on your skin, first check to see if it is part of a voluntary recall by sunscreen brands Neutrogena and Aveeno.The companies recently…
A Massachusetts school for individuals with severe behavioral issues and intellectual disabilities can continue to use electric shock devices to stop students from harming themselves and others, a federal court ruled earlier this month, after the US Food and Drug…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday warned people who are immunocompromised that the Covid-19 vaccine may not have been effective for them and encouraged them to take precautions as if they were not vaccinated."People who are…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials in Dallas said Friday they are investigating a case of an unusual virus called monkeypox in a traveler coming from Nigeria.Monkeypox is a relative of smallpox, but it's…
Pfizer and BioNTech said Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review designation to their application for full approval of their Covid-19 vaccine, and an FDA official said the decision will come "soon".The FDA official told…
With Covid-19 cases rising in all 50 states, health officials say it's clear that unvaccinated people are both driving the increase in cases and are most at risk."This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated," US Centers for Disease Control…
Cigarette smoking is highly addictive and can have long-term, adverse health effects. But there is hope for those who want to quit thanks to innovative apps, help lines and proven coping strategies.In 2019, over 34 million Americans smoked, according to…
