Health

Studies have shown that breathing in fresh air and soaking up vitamin D improve many aspects of physical health — but spending time outdoors also benefits the brain. Next time you’re lacking in motivation, struggling to focus or feeling a little blue, head outside for a walk.  Cindy McPherson Frantz, …

Smelling other people’s sweat might not seem like a desirable activity, yet a new study from Sweden suggests that exposure to body odor could be an alternative therapy for social anxiety. The study’s findings were presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, held from Aug. 25-Aug. 28 in Paris. Elisa …

Most patients who are admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics by their doctors or health care providers as a precaution against bacterial co-infection. Yet new research suggests this practice may not improve their survival rates.  Researchers investigated the impact of antibiotic use on survival in more …

Four sea otters in California died from toxoplasmosis through a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, and researchers warn that the strain could pose a threat to humans. The unusual strain of Toxoplasma gondii that was studied had not been detected in California before. The findings of a study, …

U.S. officials recently reported two more deaths and additional cases of vision loss linked to eye drops tainted with drug-resistant bacteria — with the CDC identifying the issue now in 16 states, including California, New York, Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania.  Most cases have been linked to four regional clusters. EzriCare’s …

Autism is on the rise, especially for minorities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In a new report released Thursday, the agency said that – for the first time – autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children then in White children in …

Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain, usually diagnosed through MRI scans and a battery of other tests.  Researchers, however, have found that the human eye can show early signals of this common form of dementia long before symptoms become apparent. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, …

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin recently spoke about his stroke recovery in the hope that it will inspire people to stop smoking. During an interview with The New York Times to discuss his latest project — a Broadway musical revival of “Camelot” based on a book he rewrote — Sorkin mentioned that it’s now …

There’s plenty of evidence that exercise can help prevent cancer — but what about exercising after a diagnosis?  Is it safe for cancer patients to engage in regular physical activity? Not only is it safe, it’s beneficial. Exercise can alleviate the side effects of treatment, boost energy levels and improve …

Contaminated meat could be the culprit behind nearly half a million urinary tract infections (UTIs) in the U.S. each year, a new study published in the journal One Health found. UTIs are caused by a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is found in the gastrointestinal tract.  Researchers from …