Health News
After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health
In an abrupt reversal, the US Department of Health and Human Services ...
Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo
Zahydie Burgos Ribot and her husband, Francisco Rios, are checking items off ...
US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom
Women in the United States are less likely to have babies than ...
Nearly half of Americans live in an area with a failing grade for air pollution, and the problem is only getting worse
Air pollution levels keep getting worse for more people in the US, ...
FDA says it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes, authorize four natural color additives
The US Food and Drug Administration plans to phase out the use ...
Ob/gyns in states with abortion bans face risks, but new study shows that most stayed after Dobbs
Doctors across the United States who provide obstetrics and gynecology care have ...
With future of gun research in question, new report finds US emergency departments see a firearm injury every 30 minutes
When Dr. Christina Johns, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, thinks about her ...
Fitness
Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental ...
How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop ...
Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science
If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d ...
5 fitness tips from the pros that every summer athlete needs to know
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified ...
Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships
As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about ...
Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains
I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking ...
Your 10-step guide to moving better
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength ...
