Study finds evidence emotional support animals benefit those with chronic mental illness
A team led by a social work researcher at The University of Toledo has published the first empirical evidence that emotional support animals can...
Family History, Race and Sex Linked to Higher Rates of Asthma in Children
A national study on childhood asthma led by Henry Ford Health System has found that family history, race and sex are associated in different...
Colonoscopies should start at age 45, new guidelines say
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended in JAMA today, May 18, that colorectal cancer screenings begin for adults at age 45, instead of the previous...
Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
The study examined...
Americans are increasingly experiencing chronic pain
Americans are in chronic pain, and a comprehensive new study exploring trends in this major public health concern reveals that what has been a...
The Top 3 Reasons You Should Especially Be Seeing Your Primary Care Physician Now
Over the last year, the importance of general well-being has become a cornerstone to staying healthy. There are tons of ways to practice overall...
Asthma attacks plummeted among Black and hispanic/latinx individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Asthma attacks account for almost 50 percent of the cost of asthma care which totals $80 billion each year in the United States. Asthma...
With “herd immunity” unlikely, antivirals will play key role in COVID-19 management
According to The New York Times, the prospects for reaching “herd immunity” in the fight against COVID-19 are increasingly dim. Subsequently, the virus “will...
One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can significantly reduce their...
Proactive Health Tips to Help Navigate Year 2 of the Pandemic
After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still...
