Outdoor Play, Sports Can Promote Motor Skills In Youngsters
Children who spend more time playing outdoors or participating in different sports tend to develop better motor skills as they advance through elementary school, a…
Brisk Walking Lowers Risk Of Heart Rhythm Disorders
Long brisk walks might lower a person’s risk for heart rhythm problems, a new study says. Folks who stride faster than 4 miles per hour…
Pfizer Ends Testing of Obesity Pill After Possible Liver Injury
Pfizer has stopped developing a once-daily pill to treat obesity after a person in a clinical trial showed signs of a possible liver injury. The…
Everyday Digital Tech Is Protecting Seniors’ Brain Health, Study Says
It’s a common notion that overuse of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other digital devices is rotting people’s minds. But the opposite appears to be true…
Showerhead Water Limits Rescinded as Trump Targets Household Appliances
President Donald Trump signed an order this week removing limits on how much water can come out of showerheads. He said the change will help…
Most Women Aren’t Clear When Menopause Might Start
Early symptoms of menopause will first appear when many women least expect them, a new Ohio State University poll reports. Hot flashes, mood swings, weight…
Alabama Passes Law to Expedite Medicaid Access for Pregnant Women
Bill was passed unanimously by the Alabama state legislature
RFK Jr. Wants CDC To Stop Recommending Fluoride in Drinking Water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he will tell the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to stop recommending fluoride in…
Pregnancy Might Offer Protection Against Long COVID
Pregnancy might offer women some protection from developing long COVID, a new study says. Women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy were 14% to 30% less…
Biden Plan To Expand Obesity Drug Coverage Is Rejected
The Trump administration has decided not to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for popular obesity drugs, blocking a Biden administration initiative that could have helped…
Lifestyle Changes Boost Longevity For Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors can reduce their ongoing risk of death by sticking to diet and exercise guidelines recommended by the American Cancer Society, a new study…
‘Weekend Warriors’ Reap Similar Health Benefits As Steady Exercisers
Life is busy, and some folks simply don’t have time until the weekend to work out. Turns out, that’s just fine for their health, a…