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January 28, 2023

Some 20% of Americans are taking sleep medications, CDC says: 'Alarming' data

A study released in January from the CDC has found that some 20% of Americans may be taking medication to fall or stay asleep. One health professional finds this data "alarming."

January 26, 2023

Woman celebrating 100th birthday has tip for others: 'Avoid strange men'

A British woman, Olive Westerman, has just turned 100 years old — and shared with others her best advice for living a long life: "Avoid talking to strange men and you'll be just fine," she said.

January 18, 2023

If you retire early, you could be harming your health: new study

A new study done by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that early retirement may accelerate cognitive decline in late adulthood. Here are the details.

January 10, 2023

Health crisis during a vacation getaway: How a dream trip can turn into a nightmare

What happens if a health crisis occurs during a vacation getaway in a place with fewer hospital or medical resources than usual? Residents of a small island getaway shared thoughts.

January 5, 2023

Healthy aging and drinking water: Fascinating findings from a new study

A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published in eBioMedicine suggests drinking enough water may help delay the aging process for many people, though there are caveats to know.

January 2, 2023

Employer-sponsored health insurance is not adequately covering all health services for many: report

A new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that many Americans, especially women, have trouble paying for required health care services, even with insurance through work.

December 21, 2022

15 Christmas gifts to promote health and wellness this season

Promote health and wellness this holiday season with these 15 health-inspired gifts. From pickleball enthusiasts to meditation gurus, you may find something for everyone on your list.

December 16, 2022

Warning from LASIK eye-surgery patients to FDA: More notice of 'side effects' is needed

The FDA's recently issued draft guidelines related to LASIK eye vision corrective surgery and a need for more information early on have drawn comments from patients, eye care professionals and others.

December 6, 2022

Kirstie Alley’s ‘recently discovered’ colon cancer battle: What to know about the disease

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away this week at age 71 after a recent battle with colon cancer, her family said. Here's what people need to know about colon cancer and preventing or detecting it.

December 4, 2022

Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans

Formerly, hearing aids required a prescription and came with a high price tag — now, Americans over age 18 who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter in drugstores.