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An electric car stand at a loading station of a car dealer in Bad Homburg, Germany, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

How would Americans’ health improve if all cars were electric?

March 12, 2024 at 12:24 p.m.

America's air would become remarkably cleaner if the country accelerated its transition to electric cars that don't rely on fossil fuels, the American Lung Association said in a new report...

Fewer kids may be carrying coronavirus without symptoms than believed: Study

September 15, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.

Are infected-but-healthy children major "silent spreaders" of the new coronavirus? New research out of northern Italy, once a COVID-19 hotspot, suggests they might not be. Rigorous COVID-19 testing of children...

TRY TO MEDITATE | According to the American Psychological Association, there have been over 200 studies conducted on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. However, managing anxiety is not one-size fits all. While Hussain noted that meditation may not be effective for everyone, for many, slipping away to consciously focus on yourself does have a proven positive impact on relaxing the body and mind. "Deep and mindful breathing is a classic tool used for anxiety. That combined with repetitive phrases or movements can be very effective in alleviating anxiety and depression," she added.

Their jobs may put Black Americans at greater COVID risk

September 15, 2020 at 5:23 p.m.

Many Black Americans have jobs that expose them to the new coronavirus, which may help explain why they are more likely than whites to die of COVID-19, researchers say. "There...

‘Flattening the curve’ saves more lives than thought

September 15, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.

Failure to "flatten the coronavirus curve" in the United States could lead to even more deaths than previously believed, a new study claims. The researchers concluded that every six additional...

EXPLAIN MASK 'DON'TS' | To stop the spread of germs, it's important to know the dos and don'ts of wearing a face mask. Before reentering the classroom, Boyd suggests teaching your children how to wear a mask the right way to avoid detrimental errors down the line. "The biggest thing I'm seeing is people not wearing their masks properly," she explained. "They're having it only over their mouths and having their nose exposed, wearing it down on their chin, or, even worse, removing it to talk."

Are at-home ‘learning pods’ the right fit for your family?

September 14, 2020 at 5:17 p.m.

Emily Davis and her husband started a "learning pod" with another family this summer, hiring a teacher for child care and now for the start of first grade. Their 6-year-old...

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun recommending that people wear cloth masks when out in public, particularly in high-risk areas or in situations where social distancing is not possible. It's important to know how to do so in a manner that is effective, however, and this guide will help inform you on how to properly wear a face mask.

Poll finds pandemic surge in loneliness among older adults

September 14, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.

The constraints of the coronavirus pandemic have many more older adults feeling lonely this summer than in years past. According to a new poll, many older adults are feeling isolated...

Young nurse in beige uniform and elder lady spending an afternoon together in a retirement home

Depression can deepen over time for Alzheimer’s caregivers

September 21, 2020 at 8:46 p.m.

Add a heightened risk for depression to the list of challenges facing the caregivers of loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease. A new study found that older adults caring for...

A study of 380 emergency department patients compared three drugs' effectiveness in stopping seizures and improving patients' levels of responsiveness within 60 minutes.

3 drugs for severe epileptic seizures shown to be equally effective

December 13, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

Three drugs used to treat severe seizures in epilepsy patients are equally effective, a new study finds. The three medications — levetiracetam (Keppra and Roweepra), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) and valproate —...

A new study adds to previous research that suggested marijuana use is an effective intervention for providing migraine relief.

More evidence that marijuana might offer relief from migraine pain

December 17, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

Headache and migraine patients, take note: medical marijuana may help ease your pain. The findings follow an analysis of data collected by a Canadian phone app that gathered feedback offered...

While some of the most commonly prescribed medications can save lives, they can cause serious reactions when mixed with other drugs.

Taking several prescription drugs may trigger serious side effects

December 12, 2019 at 3:40 p.m.

Many older Americans take a variety of prescription drugs, yet new research suggests that combining various medications is not always wise. Taking lots of different drugs for different conditions is...

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