A once-a-day pill for preventing infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, has been effective…
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‘Selfie zones,’ misting towers, might reduce scenic-spot drownings
At Yosemite National Park in California, most accidental deaths are water-related, with people trying to cool off or take pictures,…
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A sun salutation a day may keep the doctor away
Training patients to practice deep relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation – long touted to ease stress and anxiety –…
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12 hospitals that might make you sicker
On an average day, about 1 in every 25 hospital patients gets sick from the hospital itself. How? By contracting…
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How telehealth can save you money and trouble
Going to the doctor can be frustrating: It costs money and time, and often very little of that time is…
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Arthritis may increase risk of poverty, especially for women
An arthritis diagnosis increases the risk of falling into poverty, according to an Australian study. Arthritis is a very debilitating…
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Indoor pesticide exposure tied to childhood cancers
A new analysis of existing research finds that kids exposed to pesticides indoors are at higher risk for childhood cancers.…
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Arthritis may be worse in poor countries but seem worse in rich ones
A study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds that those in wealthy nations are more troubled by it, even…
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Psychiatrist coping with immune deficiency counsels others with chronic disease
Every three weeks, Dr. Jennifer Pate, 47, receives life-saving intravenous immunoglobulin infusions. Without them, her immune system is defenseless against…
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Less aggressive diabetes care needed in hospice
Keeping blood sugar under control is an essential part of diabetes care, but for patients in hospice, the goal is…
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