Category: Health
A doctor known for assessing Covid risk fell ill with the virus. Here’s what he wants you to know
— A doctor known for advising people on the risks of Covid-19 got a double surprise: He got Covid, and he wound up needing stitches…
If you’re not attracted to your partner, it’s not necessarily a deal breaker. Here’s what you should know.
The sexiest thing you can do for your relationship is to be honest about your sexual attraction. If you’re not attracted to your partner, don’t…
Black people living in neighborhoods that were once considered safe have a higher risk of heart failure than those living in other neighborhoods, according to a new study.
— Black adults living in zip codes historically impacted by redlining have an 8% higher risk of developing heart failure than Black adults in non-redlined…
Nightmares are a common occurrence, but they can be prevented. Here’s how. By Yvonne Marzouk
The REM sleep stage is the most active stage of sleep, and it’s also the stage during which we dream. Dreaming is essential for memory…
The company’s earnings call transcript. (Image credit: Tupperware) Vintage Tupperware is a hot collectible, but how long can you use it?
The reusable plastic food storage containers you own might be a health hazard. Here’s why. — Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that’s been a…
The family of a baby with a rare heart defect is a case study in the effects of pediatric hospital shortages.
— Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an…
The United States has been given a D+ grade for its rising preterm birth rates, according to a new report.
The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. On Tuesday, the…
The experimental drug gantenerumab failed to slow or improve memory loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease in two large clinical trials, the drug’s maker said on Thursday.
— An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer’s or those who were in the early phases…
The vaccines that could keep thousands of children out of hospital are not being used, a report has found.The Covid-19 vaccines are not being used by parents, despite the fact that they could keep thousands of children out of hospital
The updated Covid-19 booster shot could prevent thousands of hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth…
The number of seniors hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is 10 times higher than usual for this point in the season, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children’s hospitals in many parts of the country – especially with respiratory…