What is Osteoarthritis, and Why is It So Hard to Diagnose?
Nearly 33 million Americans have osteoarthritis. Experts explain how it affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose.It…
How to Avoid and Reduce the Symptoms of Altitude Sickness
At last, you’ve arrived in Cuzco, Peru — you’re ready for your dream trek to Machu Picchu. There’s just one…
Pasteurized Dairy Foods Free of Live Bird Flu, Federal Tests Confirm
But the scope of the outbreak among cattle remains uncertain, and little human testing has been done.Additional testing of retail…
Walnuts Recalled From Natural Food Stores After E. Coli Outbreak
The outbreak linked to shelled organic walnuts distributed by Gibson Farms has sickened 12 people and hospitalized seven in California…
Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk
Testing suggests that pasteurization inactivates the virus. But what about raw milk and cheese?While maintaining that avian influenza poses a…
Aspirin Can Prevent a Deadly Pregnancy Complication. Why Aren’t Women Told?
Women at risk for extreme high blood pressure should take a daily baby aspirin. But their doctors don’t always tell…
The Treadmill Desk Might Really Be Worth It
Research shows they can indeed deliver fitness benefits while you work — but only if you use them wisely.Experts have…
Chinese Scientist Who Shared Covid Sequence Protests Lab Closure
Professor Zhang Yongzhen had flouted a government ban by disclosing the genome of the Covid virus soon after it emerged…
Barbra Streisand’s Ozempic Comment to Melissa McCarthy Prompts a Conversation
When Barbra Streisand posted a comment on social media about the actress Melissa McCarthy, it prompted a public conversation.On Monday,…