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
Rain on Lady Gaga? Nope. The pop superstar and actress broke down in tears after she cut short her Miami performance Saturday, describing “dangerous” rain and lightning conditions. In a wet apology for the cancellation on Instagram, the “Rain On Me” singer and New Jersey native, 36, acknowledged her fans may have hoped she would … 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
Will Grief Over Queen Elizabeth’s Death Unite A Divided Royal Family? TODAY To many Black Britons, the Queen could do no wrong. King Charles must earn that respect The Guardian Royal Family Needs to Address ‘Dark Skin’ Comment in Order to Survive | TMZ TMZ Why Do People Hate Meghan Markle? We Got This Covered View Full Coverage on … 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