Healthy Living

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Even though Black people may be more likely to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center, those who need the specialty care are still more likely...

June 29, 2022 – Addicted to cookies? Can’t stand broccoli? You may be able to blame Mom and Dad.That’s because our taste preferences are influenced by our genes. And this may play an important role in determining our food choices...

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) – A strain of the superbug MRSA has emerged in pigs that is highly resistant to antibiotics and a growing cause of human infections.University of Cambridge researchers said this...

By Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health NewsWednesday, June 29, 2022 (Kaiser News) -- Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year, government...

After a long day at work, the last thing you may want to do is a hard workout. Even thinking about it can be exhausting, especially when you’re trying to balance that with dinner, spending time with family and friends...

June 28, 2022 -- A FDA advisory panel on Tuesday recommended updating COVID-19 booster vaccines in the United States to include an Omicron component, while also stressing the need for more information on how well these shots work on emerging...

June 28, 2022 – Some important questions remain after the recent authorizations of two COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers, and young children through 5 years of age. If you're a parent or health care provider perplexed by all the nuances,...

Many women probably remember when and where they got their first period. A lot of us probably also wish we’d been a little more prepared.If your daughter is approaching their first period, how can you help them be ready without embarrassing...

June 27, 2022 – Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling in 1973 establishing a constitutional right to abortion, has spurred abortion rights supporters and opponents into action, speeding up their efforts to protect...