Tag Archives: Health

New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 years — and the animals’ reactions to the photos. The study …

Twenty years ago this December, President George W. Bush signed the bipartisan Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. In addition to creating the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, the bill created the Health Savings Account (HSA). Health Savings Accounts are sometimes criticized as being a tool …

Gen Z Americans are drinking less than previous generations and skipping alcoholic beverages on dates. Still, researchers warn the age group is compensating with cannabis, which in excess could lead to serious health complications. A report from Berenberg Research found that Gen Z respondents were drinking over 20% less per …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). EXCLUSIVE—The Minnesota legislature is expected to consider a measure next term that would legalize medical aid in dying. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party legislators plan …

Diabetes is one of today’s greatest healthcare challenges, affecting men, women and children of all ages. Managing diabetes is a full-time job without any breaks – each day is filled with decisions about how food, medications, and exercise will impact glucose control. In addition to the physical demands, there is …

Heading into a new year, we all want to stay as healthy as possible — and some doctors believe that identifying and eliminating the issues that cause disease are critical actions to take, as opposed to treating and reacting to symptoms afterward. Known as “functional medicine,” this alternative form of …

A vibrating pill has shown promise in early studies as a possible obesity treatment. Developed by engineers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the capsule is intended to be swallowed prior to eating in order to “trick” the brain into thinking the body is full — thereby reducing the amount …

Scientists in Switzerland have announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics shown to be effective against deadly, drug-resistant bacteria. The antibiotic, called zosurabalpin, works by blocking a bacterial molecule called lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is responsible for creating the outer membrane that protects a harmful bacteria, Acinetobacter baumannii. Acinetobacter …

FormerUFC fighter Ben Askren says he turned to faith after waking up from a medically induced coma and undergoing a double lung transplant following a severe case of pneumonia. During an interview with FloWrestling published last week, the formerOlympic wrestler spoke about his journey and the moment he woke up …

Ozempic is reshaping not just waistlines, but dining habits too, medical experts and nonprobability-based surveys have found. Americans who are taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are spending less on takeout and on dining out at restaurants, according to a recent report released by Bloomberg Intelligence. Fifty-four percent …