Is your drinking water toxic? This app may help you find out
Exposure to hydraulic fracturing fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects, and...
Watching this on TV can boost your wellbeing, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that watching high-quality nature programs on TV can uplift people's moods, reduce negative emotions, and help alleviate the...
5 ways to have a safe Halloween during COVID-19
Leaves are changing colors and there is a crisp chill in the air.
The onset of fall means Halloween is around the corner, and whether...
This vitamin may protect you from blinding eye disease
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide.
The disease, which leads to vision loss when cells...
How to reduce stress in the COVID-19 pandemic
Everybody, it seems, is stressed out to some degree by the coronavirus pandemic.
It may be anguish over the sickness or death of a friend...
How strong your grip is says a lot about your health
The human hand is remarkable. Not only does it allow us to throw, grab, climb and pick things up, it can also be a...
This common health problem strongly linked to COVID-19 death
Obesity is known to increase the risk of respiratory infections and hinder pulmonary function.
There’s an emerging pattern in the treatment of COVID-19 patients that...
This sleep problem could mean high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often report depression and various sleep problems, like insomnia.
In a recent study at Imperial College London, researchers found disturbed sleep...
5 reasons to get the flu shot—especially this year
It’s a powerful tool against flu and, indirectly, COVID-19.
This fall, COVID-19 and the flu will circulate in the United States at the same time,...
How does coffee or tea wake you up?
A hot cup of coffee or tea is a highlight of the morning for some people. It can make you feel awake and alert.
Caffeine...