The popular diabetes drug metformin has been used for decades — and scientists just figured out its main mechanism
There are many theories as to how the diabetes drug metformin lowers blood sugar levels, but now, scientists…
More Narcan often needed as fentanyl is cut with other substances
Fewer people are dying of fentanyl overdoses in Deschutes County. But when emergency responders do find people overdosing…
Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 460 cases of measles in 31 counties | Health
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that 460 measles cases have been confirmed across 31 counties…
Mental health crisis looming, psychiatrists warn
Psychiatrists are warning of a looming mental health staffing crisis and say urgent investment is needed to avoid…
I worried my children eat too much sugar
“Sugar in childhood linked with dementia in older age” screamed the headline. My children were eating ice cream…
Tom Holland’s ‘Cindy’ Will Make You a Better Outdoor Athlete
Tom Holland’s go-to workout is just five pull-ups, ten push-ups, and 15 air squats on repeat—but don’t let…
Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected | Ebola News
DRC’s is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths. Published On 28…
Public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)…
A court ruling halts construction on proposed mental health facility in Laurel
A Yellowstone County district judge has stopped all construction, groundbreaking, and permitting on the state’s proposed forensic mental…
Scientists Identify a Single Protein That May Control Cravings For Fatty Foods : ScienceAlert
With health problems related to poor diets and obesity continuing to become more widespread, researchers are hunting for…
Bad Run Causes: 9 Sneaky Factors That Hurt Performance
Bad days are a part of life—and bad runs are a part of running. While bad runs happen…
Four baby goats test positive for rabies at NC petting zoo :: WRAL.com
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. – The Davidson County Health Department is warning of a potential rabies exposure connected to a…