Older people who take adult education classes may lower their risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, Japanese research suggests. Middle-aged folks and older people in…
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent high numbers of people suffering from asthma attacks to America’s emergency rooms this spring and summer, according to two new…
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AI might not always be your most accurate source of health information, especially when it comes to cancer care, new research finds. Two new studies…
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Young people have high levels of distress about climate change, and a new study argues that their anguish could be key to fighting it. “People…
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When astronauts travel to space, the experience depletes their red blood cells and bone, according to a new study. Fortunately, it appears their bodies can…
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One source of lead exposure in children may surprise you. It’s secondhand smoke, according to a Texas A&M University study. “Further research will likely paint…
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health…
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Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience. A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to…
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Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).…
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Death rates skyrocket during extreme weather events among the most vulnerable Americans, especially those from minority groups. A study looking at hurricanes over more than…
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While vast quantities of peels from the aloe vera plant are thrown out every year as agricultural waste, this natural ingredient has potential to be…
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Mosquitoes can be a big pest, leaving behind itchy bumps on skin and potentially spreading serious diseases, such as West Nile virus. Sam Telford III…
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