When a Child Is Shot, Trauma Ripples Through Families, Study Finds
by Gunshots are the top cause of death for children and teenagers in the U.S. Fatal or not, the wounds reverberate through communities and the health …
Male-Killing Virus Is Discovered in Insects
The chance finding in a Japanese university’s greenhouse could help researchers find ways to control agricultural pests or even insects that spread disease.The chance finding …
What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, lung infection confirmed at Arkansas senior center
A resident at the Methodist Village Senior Living facility in Arkansas has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. Here’s what to know about symptoms, treatment and …
Ending TB Is Within Reach — So Why Are Millions Still Dying?
Tuberculosis has passed Covid as the top infectious disease killer, despite new medicines and better diagnostic tools.Tuberculosis has passed Covid as the top infectious disease …
Naomi Watts whose menopause symptoms began at just 36 makes courageous admission: ‘My journey was long and lonely – but I’ve come out of it far stronger’
Actor, producer, activist, and founder and chief creative officer of Stripes, which creates science-based products for midlife women, Naomi Watts has talked frankly about her …
‘A very expensive pair of socks!’ Nike faces backlash over ‘unnecessary’ and ‘questionable’ £45 baby trainers that podiatrists warn could hinder walking
The £45 trainers could hinder walking and disrupt balance, according to Rob Payne, a leading musculoskeletal podiatrist from the London Podiatry Centre.The £45 trainers could …
Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe
With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here’s how to distinguish between the symptoms …
Children who get Covid shot are infectious for same amount of time as non-vaccinated, study finds
The importance of booster shots for kids may be overblown, California researchers say. Kids who got a booster were infectious for three days, the same …
Why Health Care Workers Are Burning Out
A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that health workers last year experienced significant rates of anxiety and depression.A survey by …
I’m a cosmetic dentist – here’s why you should never open packets with your teeth
Dr Shahira Saad, a cosmetic dentist in California, posted a viral TikTok about dental habits to avoid. Charcoal toothpaste, using your teeth as tools, and …