Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
More Minnesota police, first responders seeking mental health help from local organization
Monday was National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, a day to remember law enforcement who died by suicide and raise awareness of the mental health challenges they face on the job.
Monday was National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, a day to remember law enforcement who died by suicide and raise awareness of the mental health challenges they face on the job.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Study shows nearsightedness among children spiked during the pandemic
Extra screentime and less time outside appears to have taken a toll on children's eyesight, with a study showing nearsightedness has spiked since the pandemic started.
Extra screentime and less time outside appears to have taken a toll on children's eyesight, with a study showing nearsightedness has spiked since the pandemic started.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
Study: Daily 'breath training' helps reduce high blood pressure
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
Anxiety and depression screenings recommended by U.S. health officials
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
Anxiety and depression screenings recommended by U.S. health officials
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety - the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms.
CDC report: 4 in 5 US pregnancy-related deaths were preventable
The top cause of death, according to data, was mental health conditions, leading to suicide and overdose.
The top cause of death, according to data, was mental health conditions, leading to suicide and overdose.
More people getting help in Minnesota after 988 suicide hotline change
Minnesota has seen an increase in calls for suicide prevention and crisis support since mid-July.
Minnesota has seen an increase in calls for suicide prevention and crisis support since mid-July.