health
Latest
-
The bad news: Giving and receiving a terminal diagnosis
It’s not a conversation patients or doctors want to have: An illness has progressed to the point where the question isn’t about treatment, but how much time the patient has left to live. But there are ways to make the conversation more supportive, and to deal with the diagnosis. A doctor, a cancer survivor and a social worker share what they’ve learned and what they teach.
4 weeks ago -
The Latest: Physician says Trump is ‘in very good health’
President Donald Trump’s physician says the president is “in very good health” and is likely to remain so for the duration of his presidency and beyond.
1 month ago -
Want a healthy heart? Start by running
Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nearly one-fourth of cardiovascular disease-related deaths are preventable, and regular exercise plays an important role in reducing one’s risk. Running experts share tips on how to get moving and stay motivated.
1 month ago -
Common cold or something worse? When to see the doctor
Throughout winter, respiratory viruses such as bronchiolitis are especially common in kids. Often, the virus, which starts out with symptoms similar to a cold, will run its course. But sometimes it requires extra attention, and knowing when to seek treatment is important.
3 months ago -
The secret to a long, happy, healthy life? Think age-positive
Countries with high levels of respect for the elderly recorded better health among older populations and lower poverty levels for over-60s.
3 months ago -
Healthy in 2019: Doctor, running expert shares tips
If you’ve resolved to become a healthier you in 2019, it’s time to lace up some shoes and hit the pavement: Running is one of the best ways to get fit and stay healthy, even into old age. An expert shares tips on getting started.
3 months ago -
Can running help combat the health challenges of aging?
Running comes with many benefits, but can it keep you young? Here’s a look at some of the research on the topic.
3 months ago -
How to protect against germs during holiday travel
Whiles airplanes, trains and buses are some of the fastest ways to get around during the holidays, they also increase your chance of getting sick. So how can you protect yourself while traveling this holiday season?
3 months ago -
Blood pressure drug recall expands again
The US Food and Drug Administration said another heart medicine is being voluntarily recalled after tests showed that it was tainted with a potential cancer-causing chemical.
4 months ago -
To lower prison health costs, Maryland serves healthy food
The prison has replaced white bread with wheat and gives out less. It has added items such as fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as cottage cheese and yogurt full of the calcium the aging female population needs. It serves drinks with less sugar.
4 months ago -
Counseling too costly? Local center makes mental health care affordable
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and one local organization is making access to care more affordable for those seeking therapy.
5 months ago -
Your flu vaccine questions answered
Grab your pumpkin spice latte; fall is officially here. The leaves are starting to change. Football season has begun. Baseball season is … still going. And flu shots have arrived! Here’s everything you need to know.
6 months ago -
What the doctor ordered: Heels that don’t hurt
High heels don’t have to mean high pain. A podiatrist gets fed up with women’s shoes and decides to build and design her own.
6 months ago -
World’s first human case of rat disease discovered
A 56-year-old man has been diagnosed with rat hepatitis E, researchers from the University of Hong Kong said. It was not previously known the disease could be passed from rats to humans.
6 months ago -
9 meal tips from doctors who are also experts in the kitchen
The director of culinary nutrition and an adjunct associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health shares his best tips for cooking.
7 months ago
