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Drug Epidemic Among Older People
The much publicized opioid epidemic currently facing the youth of America is overshadowing an equally worrying crisis amongst over 60s.
The much publicized opioid epidemic currently facing the youth of America is overshadowing an equally worrying crisis amongst over 60s.
Top Health Questions America Asked Dr. Google '19
We take a look at the top health questions people asked Google in 2019. Clip 1 Stringr, Clip 2 Shutterstock, Clip 3 Shutterstock, Clip 4 Shutterstock, Clip 5 Stringr, Clip 6 Shutterstock, Clip 7 Shutterstock, Clip 8 Shutterstock
We take a look at the top health questions people asked Google in 2019. Clip 1 Stringr, Clip 2 Shutterstock, Clip 3 Shutterstock, Clip 4 Shutterstock, Clip 5 Stringr, Clip 6 Shutterstock, Clip 7 Shutterstock, Clip 8 Shutterstock
Epilepsy: A talk with the expert
How do people cope with epilepsy? Karl Melzer had his first seizure as a teenager. He tells us about his experience with the disorder. Neurologist Martin Holtkamp also talks about the challenges in treating epilepsy patients.
How do people cope with epilepsy? Karl Melzer had his first seizure as a teenager. He tells us about his experience with the disorder. Neurologist Martin Holtkamp also talks about the challenges in treating epilepsy patients.
Quitting Dairy Has These Effects on Your Skin
The worst skin irritant among dairy is skim milk due to the whey protein, hormones and sugars In fact, skim milk has more sugar in it than whole milk.
The worst skin irritant among dairy is skim milk due to the whey protein, hormones and sugars In fact, skim milk has more sugar in it than whole milk.
Why a Regular Bedtime Is Crucial to Your Heart and Metabolism
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is vital for health, according to new research published in the journal 'Scientific Reports'.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is vital for health, according to new research published in the journal 'Scientific Reports'.
Brain Differences Tied To Obesity
Obesity in American children is growing at an alarming rate. A new study found that obesity may negatively be affection brain growth and function.
Obesity in American children is growing at an alarming rate. A new study found that obesity may negatively be affection brain growth and function.
5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Arguing on the Internet
With less than a year until the highly contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election, these tips from 'The New York Times' will likely come in handy.
With less than a year until the highly contentious 2020 U.S. presidential election, these tips from 'The New York Times' will likely come in handy.
ASB Good as Gold Santa Edition: Four-year-old twins born with illness set to be reunited for Christmas
Poppy and Willow of Ashburton will spend their fifth birthday together thanks to the helping hand of ASB.
Poppy and Willow of Ashburton will spend their fifth birthday together thanks to the helping hand of ASB.
Artist designs Māori Christmas decoration to fundraise for hospice who cared for his dying uncle
Spencer Bellas says Whangārei’s North Haven Hospice respected his whānau and their protocols during his late uncle’s illness.
Spencer Bellas says Whangārei’s North Haven Hospice respected his whānau and their protocols during his late uncle’s illness.
How to Avoid 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'
The term, coined in 1978, describes the influx of emergency room patients during the holidays suffering from irregular heart rhythms.
The term, coined in 1978, describes the influx of emergency room patients during the holidays suffering from irregular heart rhythms.
Exercise Tips On Food Labels To Reduce Obesity
Suggestions have been made to add a label to foods advising the exercised required to burn off the calories the product contains. Nutritionists have voiced concern for those with eating disorders.
Suggestions have been made to add a label to foods advising the exercised required to burn off the calories the product contains. Nutritionists have voiced concern for those with eating disorders.
5 Interesting Facts About the History of Pastries
With National Pastry Day celebrated annually on Dec. 9, you may be curious to find out where exactly these sweet treats came from.
With National Pastry Day celebrated annually on Dec. 9, you may be curious to find out where exactly these sweet treats came from.
The Top 5 Most Addictive Foods
When we hear the word addiction, our minds tend to think of drugs and alcohol; however, food addiction is something thousands of people suffer from.
When we hear the word addiction, our minds tend to think of drugs and alcohol; however, food addiction is something thousands of people suffer from.
The Top 5 Most Addictive Foods
When we hear the word addiction, our minds tend to think of drugs and alcohol; however, food addiction is something thousands of people suffer from.
When we hear the word addiction, our minds tend to think of drugs and alcohol; however, food addiction is something thousands of people suffer from.
Head and Neck Injuries Due to Cellphone Use Are Rising, Says Study
Conducted by researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the first-of- its-kind study was published in ' JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery'.
Conducted by researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, the first-of- its-kind study was published in ' JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery'.
Uber Reveals Thousands Of Sexual Assault Reports
Uber has revealed that 3,045 sexual assaults had been reported during its rides in the U.S. in 2018 alone. Clip 1 Stringr, Clip 2 Stringr, Clip 3 Stringr, Clip 4 Shutterstock, Clip 5 Stringr, Clip 6 Stringr, Clip 7 Stringr, Clip 8 Stringr.
Uber has revealed that 3,045 sexual assaults had been reported during its rides in the U.S. in 2018 alone. Clip 1 Stringr, Clip 2 Stringr, Clip 3 Stringr, Clip 4 Shutterstock, Clip 5 Stringr, Clip 6 Stringr, Clip 7 Stringr, Clip 8 Stringr.
Taxes To Try And Stop Teen Vaping
Taxation is often used to curb certain habits, like smoking or drinking soda, but now it will be used to try and stop teens from vaping.
Taxation is often used to curb certain habits, like smoking or drinking soda, but now it will be used to try and stop teens from vaping.
HIV Vaccine Might Be Available in 2021
Scientists describe the current possibility of an HIV vaccine as "perhaps one of the most optimistic moments we have been in" since 1984.
Scientists describe the current possibility of an HIV vaccine as "perhaps one of the most optimistic moments we have been in" since 1984.
Antibiotics - an expert's view
Dr Tim Eckmanns of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin talks about proper and sustainable ways to use antibiotics to prevent undesirable unintended outcomes.
Dr Tim Eckmanns of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin talks about proper and sustainable ways to use antibiotics to prevent undesirable unintended outcomes.
How Food Packaging Can Deceive Parents
Nutrition-related labels such as "organic," "gluten-free," and "antioxidant" can mislead Americans to believe they're buying healthy choices, but many times this affects children more than adults.
Nutrition-related labels such as "organic," "gluten-free," and "antioxidant" can mislead Americans to believe they're buying healthy choices, but many times this affects children more than adults.
Healthy And Delicious Alternatives To Candy
We all have a sweet tooth once in a while and find ourselves reaching for one too many candies, but there are equally delicious and healthy alternatives.
We all have a sweet tooth once in a while and find ourselves reaching for one too many candies, but there are equally delicious and healthy alternatives.
Toddler Screen Use Shows Explosive Growth, Says Study
Toddler Screen Use Shows Explosive Growth, Says Study Conducted by researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Toddler Screen Use Shows Explosive Growth, Says Study Conducted by researchers at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Daily Baby Aspirin Could Help Pregnancies
New studies suggest that a baby aspirin not only helps with fertility but helps pregnant women decrease their risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
New studies suggest that a baby aspirin not only helps with fertility but helps pregnant women decrease their risk of developing pre-eclampsia.
A look at the link between flu and heart attacks
A look at how flu increases the chance of a heart attack and what can be done to lower the risk. Research shows a person is six times more likely to have a heart attack the week after having flu. This is compared to the year before or after the in...
A look at how flu increases the chance of a heart attack and what can be done to lower the risk. Research shows a person is six times more likely to have a heart attack the week after having flu. This is compared to the year before or after the in...
A Quarter Of Health Care Spending Is A Waste
Reports published by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that U.S. health care spending hit $3.5 trillion in 2017.
Reports published by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed that U.S. health care spending hit $3.5 trillion in 2017.
The 2-Ingredient Breakfasts Doctors Eat Everyday
There are thousands of breakfast options, many of them are healthy, but some doctors suggest a few key 2-ingredients that are easy and nutritional.
There are thousands of breakfast options, many of them are healthy, but some doctors suggest a few key 2-ingredients that are easy and nutritional.
Surgery for Blocked Arteries Is Often Unnecessary, Says Study
Doctors say the study "certainly will challenge our clinical thinking" surgery for blocked arteries Is often unnecessary, says study.
Doctors say the study "certainly will challenge our clinical thinking" surgery for blocked arteries Is often unnecessary, says study.
Top tips for a good night's sleep
Take a look at these top tips for a good night's sleep, including regular exercise, a restful sleeping environment, the right mattress and cutting down on caffeine and alcohol intake.
Take a look at these top tips for a good night's sleep, including regular exercise, a restful sleeping environment, the right mattress and cutting down on caffeine and alcohol intake.
Study reveals burden on aged care facilities
A new study has revealed the burden aged care facilities deal with when caring for patients discharged from hospitals and hospices to die.
A new study has revealed the burden aged care facilities deal with when caring for patients discharged from hospitals and hospices to die.
Long-Term Immune System Effects Of Measles
Research has found that having the measles can have long-term effects on a persons immune system, putting them more at risk after they recover.
Research has found that having the measles can have long-term effects on a persons immune system, putting them more at risk after they recover.
Running Can Reduce Your Risk of Early Death, Study Says
A new study published in the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine' has found a link between running and living a longer life.
A new study published in the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine' has found a link between running and living a longer life.