Experts say wearing a mask in crowded indoor areas is one way to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Irina Velichkina/Getty Images Scientists say COVID-19 reinfections are becoming more common.They say this isn’t necessarily surprising as the novel coronavirus mutates into variants that are more contagious but less deadly.They say the best protection against serious disease from COVID-19 is...
Eggs can get a bad rep because they have some naturally occurring cholesterol. But that doesn’t mean they are a risky choice. And now, a new study suggests that moderate egg consumption may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also include a variety of essential nutrients, including...
Researchers say team sports such as baseball can be more beneficial for children’s mental health. Shoji Fujita/Getty Images Researchers are reporting that team sports are more beneficial to children’s mental health than individual sports.In fact, they say participation in an individual sport can result in greater mental health difficulties than playing no sports at all.However, other experts say...
Most people know that good eye health is essential for seniors, but did you know that poor eye health can lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline? This is something that all seniors and their caregivers should be aware of, as it can potentially impact the quality of life. Vision problems are more common in older adults,...
Remember this little rhyme if you’re concerned about prostate health: “if you want to protect your prostate, lose weight.” New research is showing that men with growing waistlines are more likely to die from a severe prostate illness. Specifically, the risk grows by 7 percent for every 4-inch increase in belly fat. The researchers carrying out the study...
More than two years into this pandemic, we finally have an antiviral treatment that works pretty darn well. Paxlovid cuts a vulnerable adult’s chances of hospitalization or death from COVID by nearly 90 percent if taken in the first few days of an infection. For adults without risk-heightening factors, it reduces that likelihood by 70 percent. Also, it...
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you may be interested in a new study that found a low-fat vegan diet can help improve symptoms. Researchers have found those with rheumatoid arthritis who follow a low-fat vegan diet have less pain and better function than those on a standard American diet. So...
Esperanza Rodriguez, left, shouts during a rally in support of abortion rights, in Miami. Lynne Sladky/AP/Shutterstock A judge has temporarily blocked a Kentucky law that restricted abortion.The new law had essentially ended abortion access in Kentucky. Florida has also imposed a ban on abortions after 15 weeks.The Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade this summer. A federal...
SanyaSM/Getty Images A new study finds that sticking to the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing preeclampsia. The condition occurs in people who are pregnant and can be life threatening. There are few treatments that can reduce the risk of preeclampsia. The Mediterranean diet may help reduce women’s risk of developing preeclampsia while pregnant, according to...
When you sleep, which category do you fall into? Some people like to crank up the heat and snuggle under a blanket because they feel cold, while others drop the thermostat and sleep under a light sheet. Regardless of how you like to sleep, research has shown there is a best way. According to the UCLA Sleep Disorders...
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