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Mindfulness Worked as Well for Anxiety as Drug in Study
Mindfulness meditation worked as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety in the first head-to-head comparison.
Medicare Enrollees Warned about Deceptive Marketing Schemes
With Medicare's open enrollment underway through Dec. 7, health experts are warning older adults about an uptick in misleading marketing tactics.
Death in U.S. Gene Therapy Study Sparks Search for Answers
The lone volunteer in a unique study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him.
Florida to Ban Transgender Health Care Treatments for Minors
Transgender children in Florida will be barred from receiving hormones or undergoing surgeries to treat gender dysphoria under a rule approved Friday by state medical officials.
Alcohol Death Toll is Growing, U.S. Government Reports Say
The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new government data.
Meditation: Pros And Cons You Should Know
With so many people raving about the benefits of meditation, it is natural to feel skeptical. Here are some pros and cons of meditation that will help you make an informed decision.
Antibody Treatment Tested as New Tool Against Malaria
Research in Africa found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months, the latest approach in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease.
The Stars are Aligned: Everyone Deserves a Hollywood Smile
Well-aligned teeth and an attractive smile can help boost your confidence and self-esteem — and research shows that they can help you make the kind of first impression that provides valuable social and professional advantages.
Medical Report: 'Fossil Fuel Addiction' Kills, Starves Millions
Extreme weather from climate change triggered hunger for millions and increased heat deaths by 68% as the world's "fossil fuel addiction" degrades public health, doctors reported in a new study.
What's Behind Worrying RSV Surge in U.S. Children's Hospitals?
Children's hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.
Pride Counseling - New Online Therapy App for LGBTQ+
Pride Counseling sounds like a subcategory of therapy directed toward the LGBTQ+ community, but it's the name of a company that does just that. This is one of the industry leaders.
Tennessee GOP Leaders Vow to Ban Transgender Youth Care
Top Tennessee Republicans on Friday vowed to push for some of the strictest anti-transgender policies in the United States at a rally Friday, where hundreds of people cheered in support as LGBTQ rights activists yelled back in protest.
Teen: Arkansas Trans Care Law Could Force Him to Uproot Life
Testifying at the nation's first trial over a state ban on gender affirming care for children, teen Dylan Brandt said his life has been transformed by the hormone therapy he's receiving and banning the treatment in Arkansas could force his family to leave
How to Change Medicare Plans — and Why You Might Want To
Medicare Advantage plans — which operate much like the private insurance you may have had through an employer — change from year to year. Here's how to approach switching Medicare plans.
Body Piercings Can Pose Risk of Infection, Urine Leakage
That Prince Albert could mean trouble. Piercings are generally safe when proper hygiene is followed, but it's critical to know the risks.
Trans Men Asked to Stop Testosterone Therapy During Pregnancy, but Evidence Murky
Why do doctors tell trans and nonbinary patients to stop testosterone therapy during pregnancy?
Telemedicine was Made Easy During COVID-19. Not Any More
Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines.
Vanderbilt to Review Gender-affirming Surgeries for Minors
Officials at Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced Friday that they are pausing gender-affirming surgeries for minors in order to review their practices.
Oklahoma Governor Urges Action on Anti-Transgender Medicine
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday targeting medical treatments for transgender youth and called on the GOP-controlled Legislature to impose a statewide ban when it returns in February.
Believe the Hype: Feel Free Brings People Together
What's the best way to melt away the occasional anxiety, kick back with your friends, and enjoy the good times? It's Feel Free, a new tonic that promotes feelings of ease, comfort, bliss, and euphoria.