Healthy habits help people sidestep clogged leg arteries
Study: Those Vaccinated Still Face Risk of COVID-19
Fully vaccinated people still face considerable risks for contracting COVID-19, according to a new study published Wednesday by Imperial College London. At the same time, they were three times less likely to test positive for the coronavirus than unvaccinated...
These 20 U.S. Counties Are Delta Danger Zones
A new data analysis of Delta variant coronavirus cases in the U.S. has found that 20 counties are “Delta danger zones.” Surgo Ventures, a nonprofit organization, released results from its analysis relating to the Delta variant, which now...
Could It Happen Here? India s COVID Situation Worsening
The COVID-19 outbreak in India continues to unfold, with record-breaking daily case numbers, oxygen for ventilators running scarce, and a transmission rate that points to things getting worse before they get better. Could such a scenario play out...
Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
Losing weight takes work. But when you have a lot of weight to lose, and if exercise and diet aren't enough, you might consider weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery. You'll probably have questions about how much it costs, what insurance...
Iron-Rich Foods
Spinach may not give you superhuman strength to fight off villains like Popeye's nemesis Bluto, but this leafy green and other foods containing iron can help you fight a different type of enemy -- iron-deficiency anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia, the...
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Cause and Symptoms Chickenpox is an illness caused by the Varicella zoster virus. It was once an almost universal childhood experience. Now it is much less common in the United States owing to widespread vaccination. In children, the first...
26 Weight Loss Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based
The weight loss industry is full of myths. People are often advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. However, over the years, scientists have found a number of strategies that seem to be effective. Here are...
How to Tell Someone You Have COVID-19
With coronavirus cases surging in many states, you might find yourself receiving a phone call from a friend, relative, or co-worker to say they’ve come down with the virus. Or you might find yourself testing positive and wondering, how should I...
20 Effective Tips to Lose Belly Fat (Backed by Science)
Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight. It’s seriously harmful. This type of fat — referred to as visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions . Many...
