Yes, counting steps might make you healthier
People who track their daily steps may not only be more active, they may also be less likely to develop health problems that lead to events like heart attacks or…
Camp prep can make summers better for kids
(Reuters Health) – Kids may have a much better – and safer – time at summer camp when parents plan ahead to make sure programs are a good fit for…
Average pregnant woman in U.S. may have poor nutrition
(Reuters Health) – Many pregnant women in the U.S. may not be getting enough of certain crucial nutrients, while others may be getting too much, a new study suggests. FILE…
Mesh implants work for bladder leakage, long-term safety unclear
(Reuters Health) – Several different types of mesh implant surgery may be effective for treating bladder leaks, but the long-term safety and effectiveness of the procedures isn’t yet clear, a…
Experimental mobile app helps manage migraines
(Reuters Health) – A smartphone-based relaxation app could help migraine sufferers reduce the number of headaches they get each month, a small study suggests. Using the app twice a week…
Listening to music may ease cancer patients’ pain
(Reuters Health) – Listening to music at home may reduce cancer patients’ pain and fatigue and ease symptoms like loss of appetite and difficulty concentrating, according to research in Taiwan.…
Why proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition law fueled protests
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has delayed indefinitely a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China, in a dramatic retreat after widespread anger over…
New review suggests proven ways to cut back on sugary drinks
(Reuters Health) – With sugary sodas and other sweetened drinks considered a key driver of the obesity epidemic worldwide, a new research review evaluates how well various measures work to…
HIV prevention pill recommended for healthy people at risk
(Reuters Health) – Healthy people at risk for HIV should take a daily pill to minimize their chances of getting the virus, according to new guidelines from an influential panel…
U.S. soldiers have worse heart health than civilians
(Reuters Health) – U.S. soldiers are more likely to have poor heart health than civilians of similar ages, a new study finds. Comparing more than 263,000 active duty Army personnel…