A new study comparing people who ate the same foods — but at different times in the day. (Superstar, Shutterstock) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes ATLANTA — We all know that eating later in the day isn’t good for our waistlines, but why? A new study weighed in on that question by comparing people who … Read more
Kristina Nokes receives a flu shot from Scott Kendall at Rite Aid Pharmacy in Murray on Aug. 7, 2012. Doctors believe this flu season might be a severe one in the U.S. after Australia’s season just ended — and with it took 300 lives and caused 1,700 hospitalizations. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) Estimated read … Read more
A woman looks through a window at a near-empty terminal at an airport in Atlanta, June 1, 2020. An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety. It’s the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms. (Charlie Riedel, … Read more
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Viola Davis in “The Woman King.” (Sony Pictures via Associated Press) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes LOS ANGELES — The Viola Davis-led action epic “The Woman King” easily conquered the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters, against a crowded market of new releases. The … Read more
A bottle of multiple doses of radioactive iodine with a pill containing one dose. Radioactive iodine is used to treat thyroid cancers and diseases. (University of Utah Health) Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Shirley Crepeaux was a little hesitant when doctors proposed radioactive iodine as a treatment for her thyroid cancer … Read more
Researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston analyzed cognitive function in older adults who took either a cocoa extract supplement, a multivitamin or a placebo every day for three years. (GetFocusStudio, Shutterstock) Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Taking a daily multivitamin might be … Read more
People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, a new study published on Monday says. (CNN) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, … Read more
Mosquitoes are sorted by type at the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District laboratory in Salt Lake City, May 27, 2021. Health officials have confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year in the Weber-Morgan health district, prompting a warning for residents to stay vigilant against mosquitoes. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) … Read more
Scratching a mosquito bite inflames the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more. Here is what makes mosquito bites itch and what to do about it. (Kanachaifoto, Adobe ) Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA — If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. The … Read more
Experts have said that strong, positive relationships are the key to living longer. (Lumos SP, Adobe Stock) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes ATLANTA – Whether it’s pursuing a demanding career, eating better, or maintaining friendships, accomplishing the feats we want to achieve requires a healthy foundation. “The long-term effects of good and bad health habits … Read more