Expert says this is how long you should nap for
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Druid Hills Middle School aces follow-up after failing previous health inspection
DeKalb County Druid Hills Middle School has done a full turnaround after failing a health inspection in February.
DeKalb County Druid Hills Middle School has done a full turnaround after failing a health inspection in February.
Long recovery after 10-year-old's stroke
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Stone Gilley was a healthy, typical 10-year-old before the East Tennessee boy's life was upended by a series of bleeds in his brain.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a label change that expands the use of the drug in Wegovy. It was previously approved to treat obesity.
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug delayed by FDA: ‘It was unexpected’
On Friday, the FDA announced it would postpone a decision on Eli Lilly's potential Alzheimer's treatment donanemab.
On Friday, the FDA announced it would postpone a decision on Eli Lilly's potential Alzheimer's treatment donanemab.
Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
Healthy eating mistakes
A doctor shares the things we may be doing wrong, even if we are including fruits and vegetables into our diet.
A doctor shares the things we may be doing wrong, even if we are including fruits and vegetables into our diet.
FDA clears use of first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.
Georgia woman creates shatter-resistant sunglass line after losing eye in car accident
Hannah Oliver loved her $300 designer sunglasses so much, she purchased the same pair 3 times. The Smyrna, Georgia, 29-year-old says she never thought about what her lenses were made of until a car accident left her partially blinded.
Hannah Oliver loved her $300 designer sunglasses so much, she purchased the same pair 3 times. The Smyrna, Georgia, 29-year-old says she never thought about what her lenses were made of until a car accident left her partially blinded.
Gas stoves will likely not be banned in the US anytime soon
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
It’s estimated that some 40 million U.S. homes have natural gas stoves. They’re often touted as being a more precise heating tool for cooking, but they can be pricey — and potentially harmful to both human health and the planet.
Woman loses eye, designs shatterproof shades
A Cobb County woman was two months away from getting married when a nasty car accident destroyed her eye. She took everything she learned from the incident and started a new shatter-resistant sunglasses venture that she hopes will keep others from meeting her same fate.
A Cobb County woman was two months away from getting married when a nasty car accident destroyed her eye. She took everything she learned from the incident and started a new shatter-resistant sunglasses venture that she hopes will keep others from meeting her same fate.
South Fulton police training on autism aims to raise awareness among officer ranks
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
The South Fulton Police Department is training on how to interact with citizens on the autism spectrum.
New mom desperate for new kidney so she can live to watch daughter grow up
Veronika Montgomery had never even heard of dialysis before the summer of 2022. Now, she undergoes it every 12 hours, seven days a week.
Veronika Montgomery had never even heard of dialysis before the summer of 2022. Now, she undergoes it every 12 hours, seven days a week.