Fewer LGBT Teens Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts, But Rates Still High
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 — Suicidal behavior is declining among U.S. teenagers who identify as LGBT, but the problem remains …
Running may help you live longer but more isn’t necessarily better
It’s free, requires no equipment and the scenery can be stunning—it’s no wonder running is among the world’s most popular …
Around half a million men who have sex with men in the EU need PrEP but cannot access it
This estimate on the “PrEP gap” in Europe was published in a paper in Eurosurveillance today stating that 500 000 …
What’s made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia’s new meat alternative
There is a revolution taking place in burger joints and supermarkets across Australia. Plant products that taste and behave like …
Hormone diets are all the rage, but do they actually work?
When it comes to losing weight and getting healthy, there never seems to be a shortage of diet and fitness …
Preserved heart failure trial misses endpoint, but drug may benefit some patients
The number of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is on the rise, and the search is on …
No cure yet, but progress made in managing and detecting Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease isn’t something you must either passively accept or dread, a panel of doctors and scientific experts told an …
Americans aware of antibiotic resistance, but don’t always follow prescription: poll
(HealthDay)—Most Americans consider antibiotic resistance a threat to public health, but 45% say they’ve used antibiotics improperly, a new poll …
Kelp Jerky Sounds Weird, But Here's Why Everyone Is Eating It
People may claim to love kale now, but the super food wasn’t always a staple among health-conscious foodies. In fact, …
Fewer deaths tied to dirty air, but threats persist: report
(HealthDay)—Significant but uneven improvements in air quality have greatly reduced U.S. deaths related to air pollution over the past decade, …
CBD—it’s everywhere, but does it work?
(HealthDay)—You would have to be living in a cave to have missed the CBD craze that is sweeping across America: …
U.S. improves emergency readiness, but gaps persist
(HealthDay)—The United States’ ability to deal with major health emergencies quickly has improved significantly in recent years, researchers say. In …
ACE-inhibitors: no risk of cancer?
Last autumn, a large study suggested that the intake of inhibitors of certain high blood pressure, called ACE, the risk …
Essential Oils Are Natural, but They're Not as Safe as You Think
Many of us use essential oils to help calm our nerves (a lavender oil-infused bubble bath, anyone?) or we’ll turn …
ACA mandate gone, but a few states still require coverage
The mandate directing individuals to obtain health insurance or face tax penalties ends on Tuesday for most, but not all …