Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?
he same devices used to take selfies and type out tweets are being repurposed and commercialized for quick access to
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Here’s what experts say about the rewards — and risks — of intermittent fasting
“So, what do you do about eating?” My annual physical was going well, and my doctor was inquiring about my
Read moreWhy food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity
As energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children
Read moreI talk to my elementary aged kids about alcohol. Experts say you should, too
“‘Excessive alcohol consumption’ a factor in Penn State student’s death.” I stared at the headline on my computer screen and
Read moreThe decision of where to seek care is complicated by the multitude of options
One evening in February 2017, Sarah Dudley’s husband, Joseph, started to feel sick. He had a high fever, his head
Read moreEbola Outbreak Over in Uganda
The CDC joins the Government of Uganda and the global public health community in marking the end of the Ebola
Read moreDuring in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short
In March, a Frontier Airlines flight was headed from Phoenix to Las Vegas when a female passenger stopped breathing. The
Read moreMore orthopedic physicians sell out to private equity firms, raising alarms about costs and quality
Dr. Paul Jeffords and his colleagues at Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics were worried about their ability to survive financially, even though
Read moreMeet MGen, a new STI going around that no one is talking about
In addition to all the other nasty bugs floating around, like COVID, flu and RSV, health experts are raising the
Read moreA measles outbreak is happening in Ohio. Experts warn this won’t be the last
In November, as rising case number for RSV, flu and COVID worried parents across the country, parents in Ohio were faced with
Read more“Nanomedicines” for various diseases are in development. Here’s what that means
Nanomedicines took the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are using these very small and intricate materials to develop diagnostic
Read moreIntermittent fasting can boost your health, but how and when to restrict food consumption is crucial
On top of kickstarting a new exercise regime, the new year is traditionally a period when many people reconsider their
Read moreIn North Carolina, more people are training to support patients through an abortion
Lauren Overman has a suggested shopping list for her clients preparing to get an abortion. The list includes a heating
Read morePublic health agencies try to restore trust as they fight misinformation
OKLAHOMA CITY — By the summer of 2021, Phil Maytubby, deputy CEO of the health department here, was concerned to
Read moreWeighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon
Larry McMahon, who turned 80 in December, is weighing whether to undergo a major surgery. Over the past five years,
Read moreWant a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it
Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you walk into the doctor’s office?
Read moreToilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here’s the proof captured by lasers
Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets,
Read moreWhat happens when a family caregiver needs caregiving?
Mary Ann Evans, now 82, was a long-time caregiver to her 102-year-old mother. Evans experienced a crisis when her mother’s
Read moreDon’t make big resolutions this year — aim for these small shifts recommended by experts
I love a big, ambitious swing as much as the next person. I get excited about New Years and clean
Read moreHow sepsis can lead to cell death
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s overreactive response against an infection, leading it to injure its own
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