When it comes to catching more shuteye, you know the drill: ditch late-night caffeine, exercise daily and ban all electronics before bed. Yet you still find yourself staring at the ceiling for hours before you can drift off. It happens to … Read More »
Black and Hispanic women in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer and less likely to survive the disease than white women, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The … Read More »
Thousands of years before SCUBA or even rudimentary mechanical diving apparatuses, human beings plumbed the ocean’s depths with nothing but discipline and one giant, pre-plunge gulp of air.To make a living and feed their families, ancient fishermen, pearl hunters, sponge … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, we tuned in for the stellar first episode of Only Human, a new podcast from WYNC about how health shapes our lives. Podcast host and journalist Mary Harris chronicled her experience … Read More »
Timing is everything, right? Not so fast. Two new studies suggest that having sex at any time may boost a woman’s chances for getting pregnant, even if it’s outside of the ovulation cycle. The studies, based on data collected from … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, an essay struck a cord with as it explored attitudes and traditions surrounding death throughout the world. In the same theme, a video shared the story and life lessons of … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, we examined pieces that explored unconventional ways of thinking. A new book by Brené Brown explores why dwelling on failure can actually yield positive results, and a father-daughter team makes … Read More »
What’s the most wide-spread health issue plaguing members of the military? While post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and depression are critical issues that drum up worthy media attention, the answer is much more ordinary: sleep problems. Sleep disorders are “the … Read More »
ICYMI Health features what we’re reading this week. This week, we launched two major projects on Healthy Living that we’re extremely proud of. After a summer of reporting, editor Anna Almendrala released her three-part series on Ebola’s legacy in America, … Read More »
Women who get migraines have different levels of certain fats in their blood than women who don’t get these headaches, a small new study suggests. If confirmed, the new findings could lead to a blood test that could diagnose patients … Read More »