Performance-related pay possibly linked to chronic stress, higher risk of substance abuse, study finds
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
Researchers in Scotland suggests that employees who work for bonuses or incentives face higher levels of chronic stress due to the pressure to meet performance targets.
Mental health courts: How much can they help jail crisis?
Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.
Her baby appeared to be only a few months old. But for at least one day, his mother was going back to jail.
What is human metapneumovirus? Doctors explain HMPV symptoms
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. Here's what health experts say about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for.
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. Here's what health experts say about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for.
Study finds unintentional weight loss in seniors may raise risk of dying
A new study drives home the importance of weighing ourselves as we get older.
A new study drives home the importance of weighing ourselves as we get older.
Sick workers linked to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says
Norovirus and salmonella, germs that can cause severe illness, were the most common cause of 800 outbreaks.
Norovirus and salmonella, germs that can cause severe illness, were the most common cause of 800 outbreaks.
Study stress importance of seniors' weight
Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women.
Studying data from nearly 20,000 older adults weighed yearly, researchers found an unintentional weight loss of 10% was associated a higher risk of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses, in both men and women.
Workers believe time off is more important than health insurance, survey finds
The Pew Research Center conducted a detailed study to learn how Americans feel about their jobs ranging from compensation and benefits to job satisfaction.
The Pew Research Center conducted a detailed study to learn how Americans feel about their jobs ranging from compensation and benefits to job satisfaction.
Social media causing 'profound risk of harm'
If you've ever fallen down the social media rabbit-hole, watching video after video before you realize you're scrolling mindlessly, the U.S. Surgeon General says you're not alone. He warns social media may also be harming children and teenagers when it comes to their mental health.
If you've ever fallen down the social media rabbit-hole, watching video after video before you realize you're scrolling mindlessly, the U.S. Surgeon General says you're not alone. He warns social media may also be harming children and teenagers when it comes to their mental health.
Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems, study suggests
A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.
A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.
6 things homeowners insurance does not cover
Here are six items that most folks think might be covered, but in many cases, they are not.
Here are six items that most folks think might be covered, but in many cases, they are not.
Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked this spring, CDC says – what is it?
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church honors those who lost their lives to COVID-19
Dozens of people gathered at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church this weekend to honor loved ones who died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dozens of people gathered at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church this weekend to honor loved ones who died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rise in temperatures means rise in crime, expert says
For some, it's simply about access with more people out and about and children out of school.
For some, it's simply about access with more people out and about and children out of school.
Senoia pilot with new heart allowed to fly once again thanks to Piedmont Hospital, FAA
A Senoia pilot is back in the air after the FAA gave him a special medical clearance following a heart transplant at Piedmont Hospital.
A Senoia pilot is back in the air after the FAA gave him a special medical clearance following a heart transplant at Piedmont Hospital.
LSU basketball player collapses at White House championship celebration
President Biden stopped speaking for several minutes while LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith received medical attention.
President Biden stopped speaking for several minutes while LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith received medical attention.
MSG myths: Why this food additive gets a bad rap
For more than five decades, MSG has been cast as a food additive that can make you sick, despite repeated studies proving otherwise.
For more than five decades, MSG has been cast as a food additive that can make you sick, despite repeated studies proving otherwise.
Shortage of chemotherapy drugs in U.S. leaves doctors to make tough decisions
Lawmakers say the country is only using half of its drug manufacturing capacity right now.
Lawmakers say the country is only using half of its drug manufacturing capacity right now.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.