Innovative Stem Cell Treatment Might Spell Good News For Babies With Spina Bifida
This innovative stem cell treatment might work even better for babies with spina bifida than previous methods, considering its success in animal studies.
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The FDA Just Approved A New Way Of Preventing Whooping Cough In Newborns
In a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration noted that babies are the most susceptible age group to severe whooping cough-related complications. -
New Research Finds A Unique Alternative To Opioids To Treat Pain After Surgeries
Doctors have been looking for ways to help patients manage their pain without needing opioids, and new research may have discovered a way. -
Why Some US Airports Are Starting Ebola Screenings For Passengers From Uganda
With most of the world still experiencing pandemic fatigue from COVID-19, Uganda is battling yet another disease head-on. -
Researchers Suggest Another Clue As To Why Women May Be More Prone To Alzheimer's Than Men
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and women are more likely to develop the condition than men. -
New Study Aims To Assess The Effectiveness Of Colonoscopy Screenings
Colonoscopy screenings are performed in order to assess the condition of the large intestine. -
Why Upping Omega-3 Intake During Your Midlife Could Offer Increased Brain Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits and are popular supplements. Learn about a study that says upping your intake in midlife could benefit your brain. -
New Study Finds The Mediterranean Diet May Help To Improve Melanoma Survival
A new study has found that the Mediterranean diet may help improve melanoma survival. Here's what we know about this study and its findings. -
Do Humans Have To Worry About Passing Monkeypox To Their Canine Friends?
As if recent monkeypox outbreaks in humans weren't bad enough, worry has now shifted to possible transmission of the virus to man's best friend. -
Why Experts Say Teen Vaping Is A Growing Public Health Risk
Although smoking, vaping, chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products are restricted to adults 18 and older in the U.S., 1 in 7 teens say they currently vape. -
What Weighted Blankets Do To The Body To Promote A Good Night's Sleep
Though there isn't much research on how weighted blankets work, aside from the physical humanlike comforting factor, a new finding has revealed more. -
Bionic Pancreases May Become Game Changers For Those With Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood sugar. Read about how bionic pancreases can be a game changer for blood sugar monitoring. -
Study Finds Not All Fiber Is The Same And Some Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health. -
Red Bull Or Monster? Health Digest Survey Reveals The Most Preferred Energy Drink
Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says. -
New Intermittent Fasting Study Shows Good News For Shift Workers
Shift workers are prone to a host of mental and physical health issues. Read about a new study on how intermittent fasting can benefit shift workers' health. -
New Study Reveals What Man's Best Friend Can Do For Your Brain Health
Dogs possess a keen ability to make us happier, help us cope in troubling times, reduce stress, and make us more attractive to other people. -
Why 10,000 Steps A Day Really Is The Magic Number For A Host Of Health Benefits
Is there something special about walking 10,000 steps? Two studies shed light on why this could be the magic number to reap several health benefits. -
How The Viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helped Advance ALS Research
ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how. -
Though Breast Cancer Death Rates Are Declining, Racial Disparities Persist
There is good news and bad news regarding breast cancer death rates in the United States. -
Study Reveals How Becoming A Father Can Boost A Man's Brain Power
Unlike women, whose brain changes are due to the physical stimuli of pregnancy, brain changes in men are likely due to enhanced neuroplasticity. -
New Studies Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Eat For Weight Loss
Those looking to shed some pounds may want to consider two recent studies, which suggest that when we eat might make a difference when it comes to weight loss. -
Study Shows HIIT Exercise And Intermittent Fasting May Benefit Women Who Want To Reduce Fat
What if high-intensity interval training and intermittent fasting were combined in a weight-loss program? A recent study looked at just that. -
What You Should Know About An HIV-Similar Virus Recently Found In Monkeys
A recent study found an HIV-similar virus in African monkeys. Find out if researchers think it could possibly spread to humans at some point. -
New Study May Ease Concerns Over Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
A new study has found that taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as previously thought. -
What You Need To Know About The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Uganda
Ebola is serious, and often fatal in humans, but it is rare. Symptoms often appear within two to 21 days after exposure, and they typically appear in stages. -
What We Know About Loretta Lynn's Health Issues In Recent Years
When Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke at her Tennessee ranch in May 2017, she was scared, but she wasn't about to let it get her down. -
Seasonal Affective Disorder May Affect More People This Year. Here's How To Prevent And Manage It
Seasonal affective disorder is a kind of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months and goes away in the spring or early summer.
