How are we feeling? As a world, that is. The global polling organization Gallup Inc. has been asking that question for the past 18 years with its Global Emotions poll—and this year, the answer is a little less bleak than you might...
People in the U.S. are at a higher risk of catching dengue fever this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. In a new health alert issued on Tuesday (June 25), CDC representatives said that people should...
Pregnancy places a lot of extra strain on the body, requiring more food than usual over the course of nine months to support the pregnancy and the growing baby. But exactly how many calories does it take to grow a baby?It turns...
Camp Yawgoog has opened its gates for its 109th season, ready to welcome Scouts from across the country. With a record number of Troops registered to attend camp this year, an estimated 5,000 Scouts, alongside several hundred dedicated...
Jillian Alfieri didn’t even make it through her first seven months before asthma started having its way with her. The now 13-year-old had just been placed in her stroller for an early evening walk when her parents noticed that she...
When most of us think about how to get the perfect night’s sleep, we consider things like how firm our mattress is, how cool or dark our room is, and what time we go to bed. One factor we sometimes fail to consider? Our pillow setup....
Doctors in the U.S. have successfully performed kidney transplant surgery on a man who was awake throughout the whole procedure. On May 24, John Nicholas became the first person at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago to receive a...
A compound used to treat malaria could potentially alleviate symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a small study in humans and lab Animals finds.PCOS is a hormonal disorder characterized by high levels of male hormones called...
Menopause hit Amelia Cerbelli hard. Hot flashes ruined her mood, sleep, and outfits; she was sweaty, uncomfortable, and oh-so irritable (especially in the summer). The only thing that made her feel better was her silent rebellion in...
Scientists may have confirmed a theory about the origins of autism by creating miniature, 3D replicas of human brains.These tiny brains, derived from the stem cells of toddlers, were grown to show what the childrens' brains would have...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Clear and dry with an afternoon high in the upper 80’s and a morning low in the low 60’s with a southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts,...
Photo: New Harbor Group TODAY, officials will cut the ribbon on the opening of MetLinks Golf Course, the restored 9-hole golf course of what was once Metacomet Country Club. The course has a restored 7 greens and 2 new greens. In...
More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal...
A few years ago, personal trainer Anna Maltby cut back on exercise as she juggled work with being a new mother. Like some of her clients, she suddenly lacked the time and energy to work out the way she used to. She could manage no...
Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees of the 2024 40 Under Forty Awards presented by Providence Business News. The awards will be presented at Aldrich Mansion, overlooking Narragansett Bay with a cocktail networking celebration on July...
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Managers at Fortune 1,000 firms spend the equivalent of seven weeks a year dealing with the aftermath of incivility.” – Harvard Business...
Scientists have identified six biologically distinct forms of depression, which could explain why some people don't respond to traditional treatments for the condition, such as antidepressants and talk therapy. In a new study,...
There's a common belief that women generally feel colder than men, but is that really backed by Science?Actually, the evidence is mixed, in part because few studies addressing this question have been conducted in a carefully controlled...
A small new trial published in the journal Nature Medicine describes what would be two firsts for Parkinson's disease, if they pan out: a diagnostic test and a potential immune-based treatment that works similarly to a vaccine. The...
Amid growing concerns over the effects of social media on teen mental Health, on June 17, 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for warning labels to be added to social media platforms, similar to surgeon general warnings...
On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary,...
