Health

Jake Margo Jr. stood in the triage room at Starr County Memorial Hospital explaining why a person with persistent fever who could be treated with over-the-counter medication didn’t need to be admitted to the emergency […]

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has found evidence that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale could help with the management of blood sugar levels, particularly for people […]

Despite the expansion of virtual care in Ontario prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist physicians did not expand their reach to patients living at great distances from where they provided care, finds research published in […]

Researchers in the Netherlands turned a major music festival into an unexpected laboratory to investigate a question that has long puzzled scientists and bug-bitten individuals alike: What makes some people more irresistible to mosquitoes than […]

If you’re a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ve probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area.This article was originally published on […]

Young adult survivors of cancer aged 18 to 39 faced elevated social risks compared with their peers who did not have cancer histories and survivors from older age cohorts, according to a study presented at […]

One in four Australian adults have at least one tattoo, but new research suggests that what’s in the ink may pose greater risks than the size and design of the tattoo.This article was originally published […]

A US medical panel handpicked by President Donald Trump’s health secretary made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public health experts fear more changes that flout prevailing medical advice […]

The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and even the deepest parts of the ocean, reaching depths of up to 11,000 meters. In addition to […]

Regular dental checkups are vital for overall health, yet dental care in the United States is still excluded from medical health insurance coverage, and usually not integrated with public health initiatives that promote preventative care.This […]