A new way to give an old TB vaccine proves highly effective in monkeys
There are more effective ways to give the tuberculosis vaccine.
January 1, 2020
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Health
How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results
New Year's resolutions are often no more than good ideas that last a few weeks. Research suggests, however, that putting…
December 27, 2019
681
Washington's perilous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware: Health hazards worse than war
George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 led to victory, but his troops were bound to suffer…
December 23, 2019
518
What do kids really think about Santa?
Santa is the best part of Christmas for many children, but do they really believe in a magical man flying around the globe…
December 23, 2019
635
Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference
Getting in better shape is one of Americans' top resolutions for the new year, but many people give up after six months.…
December 23, 2019
607
How undoing 'Obamacare' would harm more than the health of Americans
Obamacare has been under siege since its passage in 2010. A ruling by a three-judge panel on Dec. 18 further chopped at…
December 20, 2019
557
Should you avoid meat for good health? How to slice off the facts from the fiction
Confused about whether meat is good or bad for you? You're not alone. Various studies, some of which were funded by…
December 19, 2019
529
Giving pregnant women antibiotics could harm the lungs of preemies, according to study in mice
Prenatal and postnatal antibiotic exposure combined with oxygen treatment led to lung inflammation and altered immunity…
December 19, 2019
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The holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away
Grief has been thought to present itself in five stages, but newer studies into how people process grief shows that, in…
December 18, 2019
523
Alcoholic? Me? How to tell if your holiday drinking is becoming a problem
The holidays are not solely about religious observations or societal celebrations, as alcohol has established itself in…
December 18, 2019
511
Parents of medically fragile children and their kids could use help, understanding year-round
The number of children with complex medical issues is growing, thanks in large part to medical advances. But these kids…
December 17, 2019
888
As rural Americans struggle for health care access, insurers may be making things worse
Americans who live in rural parts of the country have fewer doctors, specialists and hospitals than those who live in cities.…
December 13, 2019
665
Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest.…
December 13, 2019
489
Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful
Fat shaming is harmful to all women, but pregnant women face a particular danger. Shaming affects not only their health…
December 10, 2019
509
In its anti-'Medicare for All' push, the health insurance industry pulls from an old playbook
In the wake of the New Deal, the business community realized that appealing to widely shared American values could get the…
December 10, 2019
881
Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it
People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there's reason to pay attention…
December 9, 2019
680
Why it can be hard to stop eating even when you're full: Some foods may be designed that way
Everyone knows it's hard to stop eating potato chips or chocolate chip cookies. New research shows why: Certain combinations…
December 6, 2019
658
Limited eating times could be a new way to fight obesity and diabetes
What if you could treat obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure just by limiting when you eat and drink all your calories?…
December 5, 2019
506
Turning gray and into the red: The true cost of growing old in America
More than 10 million older Americans struggle to make ends meet, with many going without necessary health care and basic…
December 5, 2019
471
What's in a title? When it comes to 'Doctor,' more than you might think
A recent study looked at how female doctors were introduced at a lecture series compared to how male doctors were introduced.…
December 5, 2019
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