Dog Days of summer
It’s hot. It’s humid. The Dog Days are here. The term Dog Days dates back to ancient times, when people studied the sky and relied on the heavens and the…
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Common back pain treatment may prolong symptoms
A new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine suggests that over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as…
UK doctors prescribe app for insomnia
The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends the digital app Sleepio as an effective alternative to sleeping pills,…
Word games boost cognitive health
Millions of people around the world start their days not with a shower or a cup of coffee, but with the latest daily Wordle puzzle. If you haven’t played…
New advances in ministroke care
People who experience a transient ischemic attack — also known as a TIA or ministroke — may not require immediate hospitalization, according to Harvard…
HIV drug reverses memory loss in mice
Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles have found that the HIV drug maraviroc may restore a specific kind of memory loss, according to…
No time, no problem: Stir-together five bean salad
Crisp, cold, sweet and sour, this easy five bean salad is a quick side dish that feeds a huge crowd and can mostly be assembled with pantry ingredients….
Seafood workers risk COVID-19
U.S. seafood workers involved in processing were twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries during 2020 and 2021, a study…
Bad habits and maritime workers
Maritime workers often report bad habits and poor health, according to a study by the National Institutes of Safety and Health. Maritime workers were 39…
Study: Workers answer calls while driving
Surveys by The Travelers Cos. have found that a third of surveyed business executives expect workers to answer calls while driving, and about 42 percent…