If you feel like you’re the only person in your life who’s never had a sumo orange (there’s a good
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Why are some people more resilient than others?
I have long believed that resilience is the most important quality we can cultivate. It is impossible to reach midlife
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Where Can You Get Tested for STDs? Here Are All of Your Options
Okay, we know getting tested for STDs isn’t the most pleasant thing in the world. But if you’re sexually active, it’s a
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Overall, physicians are happy and enjoy their lives
(HealthDay)—Overall, physicians are happy and enjoy their lives, according to the 2019 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)/CompHealth Physician Happiness
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These Stunning Tattoos Are Helping Sexual Assault Survivors Deal With Their Trauma
Many people think of tattoos as something you might get as a teenager and maybe grow up to regret. But
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Are Soccer Pros at Higher Risk for ALS?
THURSDAY, Feb. 28, 2019 — Professional soccer players may be vulnerable to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
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California parents are getting around vaccine law, fueling measles outbreaks
(HealthDay)—Even though California enacted tough legislation in 2016 barring “personal belief” exemptions for childhood vaccinations, some parents may be turning
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As pharmaceutical use continues to rise, side effects are becoming a costly health issue
The use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, the expenses for drugs are projected to reach US$1.5 trillion
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Are Hearing Loss, Mental Decline Related?
TUESDAY, Feb. 12, 2019 — Dementia is hard to predict, but hearing loss might signal a higher risk, a new
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Physical restraint doesn’t protect patients – there are better alternatives
It’s an uncomfortable image to consider: an elderly person – perhaps somebody you know – physically restrained. Maybe an aged
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