Health

Overdose deaths dropped by 10% over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report shows that just over 100,000 …

A recent study published in Nature Aging reveals that the substantial gains in human life expectancy during the 20th century are now slowing down, suggesting that wealthy nations may be …

Hospitals across the United States are facing a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  The hurricane severely flooded Baxter International’s manufacturing plant in …

American Water, the largest regulated water utility in the U.S., has confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack affecting millions of customers across 14 states. The New Jersey-based company provides …

(The Center Square) – Recent Medicare changes announced by the Biden administration could cost taxpayers more than $21 billion over the next three years, according to a new analysis by …

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that gardening may help reduce the risk of dementia and improve cognitive function in older adults.  Researchers found that …

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the U.S. have not increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  However, the CDC also …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine, for at-home use.  This is the first time an influenza vaccine has been cleared for …

To prevent delays in veterans’ benefits, Congress has approved a $3 billion emergency budget stopgap for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The Senate passed the measure on Thursday, following …

A recent study by Rutgers University reveals that veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may find relief through caring for horses. Researchers found that veterans participating in an equine-assisted …