Nearly 1 in 3 young women haven’t had cervical cancer screening. A doctor explains the risks
Cervical cancer screening rates are moving in the wrong direction. A doctor explains who should be screened and when.
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admin DEA temporarily puts 3 kratom-related compounds in same class as heroin and LSD
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has made three synthetic versions of a kratom compound Schedule I substances on an emergency…
What college students really need in their first aid kits
A physician and mother recommends common medications, emergency supplies and other helpful tools for a first aid kit that’s easily…
There could be toxins in your baby’s diaper — and it’s not poop
Diapers may contain potentially toxic chemicals. A new California bill backed by actor Hilary Swank would require manufacturers to tell…
With the snip of a gene, scientists hope to erase high cholesterol for life
Gene editing reduced cholesterol by about 50% in an extremely small sample of patients over a year of follow-up, according…
Dolly Parton’s health struggle highlights a crisis facing millions of American caregivers
Like many caregivers, Dolly Parton didn’t take care of her own health while caring for her ailing husband. That’s not…
BMI may not tell the whole story about healthy weight in older adults
As you age, the link between weight and health is more than just a number on the scale. CNN contributor…
Rage yoga? Grief cycle? Workouts are starting to match emotional states
People are joining workout classes centered around their emotional state. Experts weigh in on whether science backs the mental health…
Always tired and not sure why? You may need to close your ‘loops’
Procrastinating on some tasks may feel harmless, but the perpetual mental hum of unfinished business may cause more stress than…
‘Loneliness influencers’ have no friends, but they say they’re happy. What they can teach us
The rise of “loneliness influencers” on social media shows how being alone doesn’t mean you have to hate your life.…