A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between

by Leanne Hassett, Anne Tiedemann and Cathie Sherrington,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAround4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. Th

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?

by ThinkHealthy GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consum

Updated on: March 23,2024 17

Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?

by ThinkHealthy GroupCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consum

Updated on:March 23,2024 17

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

What your blood can tell you about your health

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Toronto police data underreports cyclist and pedestrian injuries, study finds

by York UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCycling and pedestrian injuries are severely underrepresented by police data, particularly those not involving a motor vehicle, according to&nb

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

Updated on: March 16,2024 15

The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

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The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

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Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on: March 27,2024 20

Extreme weather events tied to increased mortality and emergency department activity

by Mass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of severe weather events, which may particularly endanger vulnerable populations such as t

Updated on:March 27,2024 20

Why ban ham from school canteens? And what are some healthier alternatives for kids' lunches?

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWestern Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedlyconfused and frustrated. So what h

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

Why ban ham from school canteens? And what are some healthier alternatives for kids' lunches?

by Lauren Ball,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWestern Australia has introduced a limit on ham in school canteens. Parents are reportedlyconfused and frustrated. So what h

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

Updated on: March 16,2024 14

US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

Updated on:March 16,2024 14

Researchers identify distinct sleep types and their impact on long-term health

by Mary Campbell,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of resear

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Researchers identify distinct sleep types and their impact on long-term health

by Mary Campbell,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoor sleep habits are strongly associated with long-term chronic health conditions, according to decades of resear

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Where are the nation's primary care providers? It's not an easy answer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems never know who will appear at their clinic in San Luis

Updated on: March 14,2024 18

Where are the nation's primary care providers? It's not an easy answer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Editors' notesby Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClinicians at Valley-Wide Health Systems never know who will appear at their clinic in San Luis

Updated on:March 14,2024 18

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on: March 16,2024 19

Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others

by Mike StobbeA sign for flu and covid vaccinations is displayed at a pharmacy store in Palatine, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The flu is hanging on in the U.S., intensifying in some areas of the

Updated on:March 16,2024 19