Struggling to fall asleep? Try this simple trick to drift off quickly
by For those who are struggling to get enough sleep, the ABCs may be the key to getting more Zs. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness …
Category: Health – US
Grieving during Mother’s Day: 5 tips for navigating the first holiday after losing a mom
Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief …
Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study
An article in Environmental Science and Technology argues that the cancer-causing chemicals found inside Americans’ cars could be impacted by temperature and air flow.An article …
Eating yogurt could help prevent one common disease, according to the FDA
Some say that including yogurt in our diets could help keep diabetes at bay, a claim that gets no objection from the FDA. A nutritionist …
Ask a doc: ‘Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?’
Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? Medical professionals share the …
First Patient Begins Sickle Cell Gene Therapy That F.D.A. Approved
A 12-year-old boy in the Washington, D.C., area faces months of procedures to remedy his disease. “I want to be cured,” he said.A 12-year-old boy …
Seniors and breast cancer: Why aren’t older women told to get mammograms?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women between the ages of 40 and 74 should get mammograms every other year, but some experts …
Lead in Beethoven’s Hair Offers New Clues to Mystery of His Deafness
Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other …
Study Suggests Genetics as a Cause, Not Just a Risk, for Some Alzheimer’s
People with two copies of the gene variant APOE4 are almost certain to get Alzheimer’s, say researchers, who proposed a framework under which such patients …
Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health?
Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.Recent studies …