health
Meet the Human Mood-Lifters
They can make a trip to the D.M.V., jury duty or a bus commute the best part of your day. How do they do it? And why? Source link
Fewer Pregnant Women Received Acetaminophen in E.R.s After White House Warnings
A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal warning. Source link
How to Have a Longer and More Fulfilling Sex Life
With longevity comes the opportunity for an extended sex life, which some seniors find by staying active and open-minded. Source link
F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients with rare diseases view recent decisions as signs that the doors are closing on their options. Source link
What You Really Need to Know About Hernias
There is a reason the doctor asks you to cough at your checkup. Source link
$2.5 Million Rift Pits Cannabis Pioneer Against Group That Backed Her
A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources. Source link
In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that. Source link
Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits. Source link
Does Drinking Hot Water Have Any Health Benefits?
Influencers say that consuming hot water before breakfast can help with digestion, bloating and more. Experts explain whether that’s true. Source link
For a Simpler Workout, Try Combining Moves
Combination exercises can help you exercise your whole body quickly. Source link