Vitality Stories
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Words from the Wise about Covid and the Heart
Covid-19 is having a surprising effect on the heart and vascular system. We spoke to experts to find out what's going on. -
Clinical Trial Testing Safety of Abortion Drugs, via the Mail
In December, the Supreme Court said, no more mail deliveries of abortion medications. But that's exactly what is happening in a multisite trial in 17 states. -
FDA Analysis Prompts Rubbing Alcohol Recall
Soho Fresh is recalling one lot of rubbing alcohol, sent to retail stores across the country, after the FDA found that the product contains methanol. -
Children’s Hospitals Are Partly to Blame as Superbugs Increasingly Attack Kids
A growing body of research shows that overuse and misuse of antibiotics in children’s hospitals — which health experts and patients say should know better — helps fuel dangerous bacteria that... -
Machine Learning Helps Rewrite Earth’s History
Mass extinctions and radiations have shaped the development of life on our planet, and new research shows how manmade extinctions could have long-lasting effects on life and medicine. -
For Some Lung Cancer Patients, Good News
It’s always a good day when a new treatment, especially one for lung cancer, becomes available. It’s even better when the drug trial was stopped early because the results were so clear. Now,... -
Hope Meets Reality: Effective Vaccines vs. Their Public Acceptance
The hopeful vaccine news of late continues: Moderna announced on Monday that it will seek FDA emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine. -
Is Heart Failure Reversible? New Study Says, “Maybe”
University of Utah Health researchers say heart failure could be reversed with a new treatment. -
Haven't Heard When OTC Hearing Aids Arrive? No One Else Has, Either
You may wonder why relatives that are hard of hearing don't just get hearing aids. For many Americans, the answer is simple: cost. -
Health Literacy: A Provider Problem, Too
Health literacy is a global problem, and it affects every decision from choosing a doctor to buying cough medicine. -
Diagnosis of a Personal Nature Shouldn’t Cause Shame
There was a time, not that long ago, when certain medical conditions were discussed in hushed whispers. It's time for that to change. -
Quick-Bite Foods Could Mean Long-term Heart Issues
Eating an unhealthy diet from a young age may lead to heart disease later in life, especially if your diet is full of inflammation-causing foods.
