Prolonged exposure to pollutants, especially from traffic sources, may accelerate aging, leading to early physical limitations and cognitive decline. The study highlights that seniors exposed to air pollutants are more likely to require assistance with daily activities. Medical experts provide actionable steps to reduce health risks.
Tasha Cade was more than two months pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. For nearly two years, a painful, discolored lump had been growing in the 43-year-old Virginia Beach resident’s left breast. “I find out that I am pregnant, one of the happiest times of my life, only to be dealt such devastating […]
Healthy Insights: Expert-driven, evidence-based, and actionable health guidance from a team of medical experts. A recent study by the University of Michigan reveals that approximately 13% of adults aged 50 to 80 display signs of addiction to highly processed foods, posing serious health risks like diabetes and heart disease. With food addiction being prevalent among older adults, understanding and seeking help are vital for better health and well-being.
Millions of Americans are facing health risks from exposure to wildfire smoke, with research indicating long-lasting effects on respiratory health even far from the fires. By monitoring air quality, creating clean spaces at home, and adjusting outdoor activities during wildfire events, individuals can reduce the risks and maintain better overall well-being, as emphasized by experts in the field.
According to a new study, cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) have been linked to increased workplace absenteeism, affecting career and financial stability. Expert insights recommend exploring alternative stress management techniques, highlighting the cardiovascular risks of long term cannabis use, and emphasizing the importance of early intervention for those concerned about their cannabis use.
While respiratory illnesses like the flu typically trend higher in the winter months, COVID-19 is not totally seasonal. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate high or very high levels of COVID nationwide this summer. But with new vaccines expected to be available next month and the winter months on the horizon, […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season. The new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer follow a summer of increasing COVID-19 cases and are designed to better address the variants that are […]
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
This is the first part of a series on the mental health struggles of today’s generation of teenagers, the urgent need for more support in schools and how families can get help.
In the first week of July, more than 9,000 Japanese citizens were transported to local hospitals due to heatstroke — twice the number of people during the same period last year.
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