Hot weather is a major threat to Health, and this summer is on track to be even hotter than usual. Air conditioning is a lifesaver in these conditions, but a much older Technology could protect your safety, your budget, and even the...
People's races have profound impacts on their health, but that's not because people of different backgrounds have fundamentally different biology. Rather, these social categories influence people's chances of being exposed to environmental...
Anthony Andrews, a 34-year-old training manager at a bank in London, had been candid from the very beginning, when he directed Jessica Lockett, an art director, to his Instagram profile, @ibdlife. They had matched on Hinge in January...
Did you know that casual drinks with friends or having a “wine mom” moment to unwind could actually be nudging up your risk for breast cancer? It sounds like a buzzkill. But it’s a truth that many might not know: Alcohol actually...
The bacteria may have entered her flesh along with shrapnel from the bomb detonated in Brussels Airport in 2016. Or perhaps the microbes hitched a ride on the surgical instruments used to treat her wounds. Either way, the "superbug"...
When Solid Ground Apartments opens next week in Lakewood, it comes with proof of concept — giving people who are homeless a place to live, no strings attached, not only changes their lives but can save public money. The new...
The brain may be able to hold nearly 10 times more information than previously thought, a new study confirms.Similar to computers, the brain's memory storage is measured in "bits," and the number of bits it can hold rests on the connections...
Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there? If you’ve experienced this phenomenon, you’ve had a prospective memory lapse. Memory usually means remembering things that have already happened. But prospective...
It’s tough to find moments of peace in today’s hustle. Amidst the cacophony of daily demands, a simple remedy has managed to survive for thousands of years: chamomile tea. This delicate infusion is made from the chamomile...
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert until leaving the government in 2022, faced heated questioning Monday from Republican lawmakers about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.A Republican-led subcommittee...
Injuries related to firearms in Colorado racked up at least $8.4 million in medical bills in 2022, according to a recently released analysis. The report, produced by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care, or CIVHC, is the...
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure parks it here for a day and clears away most of not all of the cloud cover, making for a very nice and pleasantly warm afternoon, highs in the upper 70’s to around 80 and lows in the...
The Gordon School Names Dr. Meredith J. deChabert, New Head of School Dr. Meredith J. deChabert has been named Head of School for The Gordon School in East Providence. deChabert succeeds Dr. Noni Thomas López, who held that position...
Cancer isn’t just emotionally and physically taxing: It can take a steep financial toll on patients, caregivers, and families.In fact, two years after a diagnosis, adults with cancer are 71% more likely to experience financial problems...
Moderna says the same mRNA Technology that fueled its COVID-19 vaccine is proving effective in fighting melanoma.The company presented the latest results from its trial involving 157 people with advanced skin cancer at the annual meeting...
Ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome may boost people's susceptibility to neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.A study published in May in the journal Nature Communications zoomed...
A third human case of bird flu has been linked to the ongoing outbreak in cows on U.S. dairy farms — and this one came with respiratory symptoms, such as cough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported May...
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of new, next-generation mRNA vaccines—akin to COVID-19 shots—that are being tested in both animals and people.Next month, the U.S. Agriculture Department is to begin...
If there’s one thing doctors agree on, it’s that all of their pregnant patients should take prenatal supplements. As a result, about 3 in 4 expecting mothers follow their doctor’s advice. But even though they’re crucial for...
If it feels like you’re suddenly seeing ticks everywhere, it’s not in your head. The U.S. tick population has exploded in recent years, largely driven by climate change, which means spotting one of these blood-sucking pests is...
BELLVUE — Sarah Bailey had one thought in the sterile hospital room where the doctors were going over her daughter’s diagnosis, using words like hemoglobin and neutrophils and allopurinol: We need to get out of here. This...
