Lyme disease vaccines in the works at Moderna, Pfizer
As temperatures rise, so do the number of ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. But the good news is an effective Lyme Disease vaccine is on the horizon.
Lost your sense of taste or smell? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
If your loss of smell and taste are not due to a recent COVID-19 infection, it's important to address any underlying cause, like a medication or health issue, that might be to blame.
Study suggests you don't really need to walk 10,000 steps a day to live longer
Researchers found that you don't really need to walk 10,000 steps a day in order to live longer.
Study: cut down on processed meats, simple carbs to help avoid diabetes
A new study suggests that cutting down of processed meats an simple carbs could help you avoid getting diabetes.
Longer meal times could get kids to eat healthier, study says
Previous research has shown that family meals are associated with healthier nutrition in kids but a new study finds the length of time a family dines together may also make a difference.
Tufts University study finds calorie counts on menus reducing cancer deaths
In 2018, the Affordable Care Act mandated chain restaurants to list calorie counts for each item on their menu in an attempt to get Americans to reduce their calorie intake. And a new study from Tufts University suggests the strategy is working.
New study sheds light on what makes hair turn grey
A new study may shed some light on why our hair turns grey as we grow older and stem cells could possibly hold the key.
Could insulin shots one day be a thing of the past?
Researchers in Melbourne, Australia have designed a new oral capsule with an outer coating that allows it to pass through the stomach unharmed.
More children are misusing drugs intended to treat ADHD, research says
While more American children are being diagnosed with ADHD and treated with prescription stimulants, research says more kids are using these drugs who aren't supposed to be using them.
New study supports the benefits of a four-day work week
A study found that people on vacation engaged in healthier behaviors than those who weren't.
Experts say you're never too old to lift weights
Sports medicine experts say you're never too old to start lifting weights.
Study: More flu and cold infections linked to greater risk for dementia
This study was done on mice, not humans, so time will tell whether the same is true for people.
Could exercising outdoors give a bigger brain boost?
A new study published in Nature suggests combining exercise and time spent outdoors could result in a bigger brain boost than either alone.
Blueberries could improve brain and heart function
A handful of blueberries each day could improve your brain and heart function.
Vitamin D could help mothers with perinatal depression, research shows
Vitamin D, the so-called "sun vitamin" could help women suffering from perinatal depression.