Dalia, the author's daughter, at 15. If youre not a rare disease specialist, or among the 2 in 1,000,000 people afflicted with MERRF syndrome, Im guessing youve never heard of my daughters illness. … [+6565 chars]
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, has a national helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357). It provides free, confidential treatment referral and information in English an… [+474 chars]
Summary: Opioid use prior to pregnancy raises the risk that male offspring will develop type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, a new rat study finds. Source: Tufts University New research from sci… [+9473 chars]
Humboldt County Public Health reported today a new hospitalization of a resident aged 80 or older due to COVID-19. An additional 104 new positive cases of COVID-19 were also reported since Friday, br… [+6496 chars]
Newly emerging data suggest the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine works substantially less well at preventing infection and hospitalizations in children aged 5 to 11 than it does in those aged 12 to 17 a… [+5170 chars]
Photo credit: David Burch - Getty Images Testosterone (or simply T) is a powerhouse. As one of the primary sex hormones, it influences many bodily functions. So, when levels dip below the normal ran… [+9031 chars]
You've probably felt the effects of a blood sugar spike. It's not so much the spike that you feel, but what happens afterwardthe crash. It makes you feel weak, lethargic, hungry. You may experience c… [+7107 chars]
The timeline of the COVID-19pandemic has been marked by a series of catastrophic waves: surging crests of infection spreading around the world, often spearheaded by newly evolved variants of the path… [+4098 chars]
Spending just 30-60 minutes a week on muscle strengthening exercises could be enough to significantly reduce your risk of dying, according to a new study even with no extra cardio exercise like runni… [+3312 chars]
MANCHESTER, N.H. —A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu has been confirmed in New Hampshire. Fish and Game Department officials said 20 wild mallards have tested positive in Rockingham County. S… [+535 chars]
Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY A University of Utah clinical trial suggests that "mindfulness" is useful in decreasing opioid misuse and reducing symptoms of chronic pain. The tria… [+4745 chars]
The novel coronavirus is still spreading throughout the world, though cases in the United States have reached their lowest levels since July 2021 the summer after vaccinations began. However: Expert… [+1988 chars]
