Differences in lifestyles and other factors are linked to big gaps in life expectancy between residents of various U.S. states, 2020 data shows. That could…
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While most people know that breathing in wildfire smoke isn’t good for respiratory health, they may not know that unclean air is also problematic for…
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The dangers of school traffic is a major worry for many parents, a new poll finds. In fact, a third of more than 900 parents…
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While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids. Parents and teachers should consider hearing…
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By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them — and this can support their physical, mental…
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Need information about hay fever? Steer clear of YouTube, a new study advises. Researchers found misinformation about allergic rhinitis, the medical name for the disorder,…
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Staffing shortages at nursing homes across the United States are severe in disadvantaged areas where needs may be greatest, researchers say. The study — recently…
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While babies born prematurely may lag behind their elementary school peers, they eventually catch up, British researchers report. By the end of high school, only…
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Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success. That’s the takeaway from a new study of…
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PFAS compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they degrade slowly in the environment and accumulate in the body, potentially harming human and animal health.…
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it has loosened its COVID-19 social distancing recommendations as the American public learns to live…
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Even a “small” nuclear war, far short of a global conflict, could kill much of the world’s population due to starvation, a new study projects.…
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