Fish oil supplement: Is more actually better?
One in five Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits, like better heart, brain, eye, joint and skin health. But despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.
Need last-minute ideas? Doctor explains why self-care may be the ultimate Mother’s Day gift
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, health professionals want to remind moms of the importance of prioritizing their health as studies show heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records.
Happy Mother’s Day! Exploring the unique bond between mother and child
Many would say that the bond between a mother and child is one of the strongest relationships. There’s the physical connection during the pregnancy, followed by the emotional one. But scientists say it goes beyond that, even to a cellular connection.
Parenting with purpose: Talking to your kids about sex
May is Sex Education Month. According to Planned Parenthood, kids and teens who have regular conversations with their parents about sex are less likely to take risks with their sexual health. But these talks can be awkward for both parties. It’s a tough topic, but one that shouldn’t be ignored.
Taking care of caregivers
When someone with dementia is in need of extra help and support, a caregiver steps in. According to the CDC, 80 percent of the time, a loved one provides that care in their own home. Doctors say taking on that role is hard work, stressful and can even lead to their own health issues. Now, a new app is giving those caregivers the tools they need and a reminder
Louisiana lawmakers reject adding exceptions of rape and incest to abortion ban
Despite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban.
Mixing medications can produce a dangerous cocktail
Taking more than one medication at a time is often necessary, but sometimes, medications can’t be mixed. If they are, it causes an interaction that could be serious or even deadly. Doctors say it happens more than you may think, leading to a quarter of a million hospitalizations each year in the U.S.
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
The go-broke dates for benefit programs Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey.
Following ‘Life’s Essential 8’ could slow aging by 6 years
Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy. But the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there. It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health, but also slow your body’s aging by years.
Pennsylvania nurse who gave patients lethal or possibly lethal insulin doses gets life in prison
A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges and been sentenced to life in prison.
Halle Berry shouts from the Capitol, 'I'm in menopause' as she seeks to end a stigma and win funding
Halle Berry is joining a group of bipartisan senators to push for legislation that would put $275 million toward research and education around menopause, the significant hormone shift women go through in middle age.
High stakes: The dangers of cannabis for children
Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana, and as that number continues to grow, more and more teens and young adults are experimenting with it. But cannabis isn’t as harmless as some believe, especially for developing brains. Young minds are more curious than cautious, and it could end up impacting their health.
Beat burnout & re-energizing your life
Heavy workloads and deadline pressures have more and more people feeling fatigued, unmotivated, and downright exhausted. A new report reveals more than 38 percent of people say they are experiencing burnout. It’s important to know the signs and make changes before it’s too late.