Distilled water shortage 2022

Distilled water is an important type of water for millions of medical devices in the United States but some users are having problems finding it.

Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests

Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study

The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.

Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know

Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.

Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health

What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.

Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds

Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.

Spike in respiratory illnesses sending kids to hospitals

With everyone back to school, more people heading back to the office, and COVID protocols being lifted, it seems like more people, especially kids, are getting sick.

COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate

The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.