5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep
Democrats’ victories in the midterm elections could impact healthcare, from how much people pay for health insurance and prescription drugs to what coverage is available. Go to story
Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains. Go to story
Traditional Korean paper becomes breathable patch for future wearable health care
Wearable health-monitoring devices are becoming increasingly important for personalized health care, but conventional patches often rely on substrates that restrict airflow, trap sweat and cause skin discomfort during prolonged use. These limitations can…
How healthy are your muscles?
Body mechanics experts say muscle health is linked to our longevity and how well we fight off disease. Go to story
Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert
A child in New York has died of measles, health officials in the state announced late Monday. It marks the first reported measles-associated death in New York in more than 30 years. It is the seventh measles-linked death reported in the US this year; all…
SpaceX is snapping up hundreds of homes near its new flagship AI data center – but only if the owners agree to one incredible catch
SpaceX reportedly offers to buy 418 homes near its AI facilities Homeowners face a lawsuit withdrawal condition attached to reported purchase offers Residents blame gas turbines for persistent noise and sleepless nights SpaceX is reportedly seeking to…
The DEA banned a drug some opioid users called a miracle
In 2012, as the driver of deaths in the opioid crisis began moving from prescription pills to heroin, Laura Bohn was tasked with finding safer drugs to manage pain. Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2017 she and other scientists revealed…
CVS to split up drugstore, insurance businesses
CVS plans to separate its pharmacy business from its health insurance and pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, creating two distinct entities. Go to story
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 review: the Hero of Time gets a new lease of life
Nintendo’s decision to remake The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Switch 2 in celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary was hotly anticipated, if not a little anxiety-inducing. Like legions of fans, I share fond memories of…
Hailey Bieber Reveals PMDD Diagnosis and Birth Trauma
Hailey Bieber Reveals PMDD Diagnosis and Birth Trauma Hailey Bieber opens up about her severe childbirth bleeding and PMDD diagnosis, highlighting the urgent need for better research and awareness regarding women’s health conditions. Go to story