Health

At least 15 children died after receiving vaccinations in rebel-held parts of Syria, and activists said Wednesday that the death toll from two days of government airstrikes in the central city of Talbiseh climbed to nearly 50, a heavy toll even by the vicious standards of the country’s civil war. …

Magnets, chargers, lollipops and orange peels are just some of the surprising objects that people got stuck in their bodies in 2021, according to reports from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) database. Foreign objects lodged in people’s bodies was the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led …

Heading into the party season, partaking of too many holiday spirits can leave you with an unwelcome hangover — and can also wreak havoc on your gut health. “In addition to being a significant contributor to weight gain due to high-calorie density, alcohol can also reduce our ability to fight …

Despite the higher risk that the coronavirus poses to older adults, a surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Only six states are indicating that over 10% of staff members are updated on their vaccines, according to the Centers for …

Dental hygiene is important for overall wellness, but are your breathing habits affecting your oral health? If you’re breathing through your mouth, this might be the case, according to Dianne Sefo, clinical associate professor and chair of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting department at NYU. “Mouth breathing can impact …

For many of today’s older adults, a pickleball paddle is the best medicine. Beyond the physical benefits, the fast-growing sport is helping to improve seniors’ mental health, according to a new survey. Carewell, a North Carolina-based company that supports caregivers, did a survey of 1,000 Americans about the impact pickleball …

The duration and quality of sleep are both essential to overall health, experts agree — but when does a focus on getting a good night’s sleep turn into a harmful fixation? For some people, checking the data on their wearable sleep trackers can lead to a condition called “orthosomnia,” a …

A California couple is hoping to retroactively claim the state record for birth weight for their son – who weighed more than 16 pounds when he was born in August, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Sosefina Tagalu and Pavasio Otuhiva, of Daly City, Calif., knew their baby was large. But …

Gel manicures are a beauty staple for millions, lasting weeks without chips and staying glossy through work, workouts and everything in between. But as of Sept. 1, 2025, the European Union has banned a chemical used in many gel polishes, sparking safety concerns and uncertainty for nail salons, according to …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …