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All adults should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use, new guidelines say
<b>(CNN) —</b> You can expect a "drinking checkup" when you visit the doctor. All adults, including pregnant women, should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use by their primary care physicians, the United States Preventive Services Task Force advises. For those patients who drink above the recommended …
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SLIDESHOW<p>SLIDESHOW<p>For 2019 coverage, open enrollment will run from October 15, 2018, to December 7, 2018. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) …
Social MediaHow long does it take for your gut bacteria to recover after antibiotics?
As we rapidly discover the importance a rich and diverse gut microbiome has on our overall health, some researchers are beginning to ask what the …
ScienceQuitting cannabis could lead to better memory and cognition
US research shows four weeks’ abstinence improved memory, but not attention skills<p>Abstaining from cannabis for a month can boost the memory performance of regular users, according to a study of young people who used the drug at least once a week.<p>Researchers found that four weeks without cannabis …
General HospitalHad your appendix removed? Your Parkinson's risk may be 20% lower
<b>(CNN) —</b> It may be painful, but there could be an unusual upside to appendicitis: Those who have had their appendix removed are 20% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new analysis of more than 1 million people in Sweden.<p>The tiny organ, which is attached to and opens into the …
NewsDo you love or loathe coffee? Your genes may be to blame.
Science & Innovation<p>Scientists are teasing out how jitters, sleeplessness, and even bitter taste are all influenced by tiny variations in your genetic code.<p>4 Minute Read<p>A warm cup of coffee is a necessary part of the morning routine for millions of people around the world. And as the end of …
PhotosHow fungus and sweat could transform Martian exploration
As a product designer imagines a Martian boot made out of human sweat and fungus, her quest sparks a new question: can biomaterials open the door for a human colony on Mars?<p>In 2016, designer Liz Ciokajlo received a commission from the Museum of Modern Art (Moma) in New York: revisit the Moon Boot, …
European Space AgencyMost continue to say ensuring health care coverage is government’s responsibility
Six-in-ten Americans say it is the federal government’s responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage. The share of Americans …
Health CareWhat Happens to Your Body When It's Donated to Science?
From helping medical students to furthering research, here’s how donating your body can give you a second life — and save others.<p>Monique Hedmann, a …
Eye exam shows promise in predicting Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
ST. LOUIS — Using an easy eye exam, researchers at Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis were able to detect evidence of Alzheimer’s disease …
Stress-regulating brain area larger in depression, bipolar
The left side of the hypothalamus was revealed to be 5 percent larger in a new study of people with affective disorders such as depression and …
What to Drink When You’re Trying to Eat Healthy
Alcohol isn’t exactly a health food, but it can be hard to pass up a drink (or two) even when you’re trying to eat well. How can you make sure you’re …
These Are the Economies With the Most (and Least) Efficient Health Care
Want medical care without quickly draining your fortune? Try Singapore or Hong Kong as your healthy havens.<p>The U.S. will cost you the most for …
EconomicsThis Implant Helps Heal Knees With a Patient’s Own Cartilage
At first, Courtney Mannino blamed the dull ache in her left knee on a ligament she’d torn in high school. She ignored it as long as she could, but …
Dementia: New risk factor examined
Over the years, scientists have identified a number of risk factors for dementia. However, according to the most recent study, that list might be …
The Foods an Alzheimer's Researcher Wants You to Start Eating
"Alzheimer's was the furthest thing from my mind," Julie Gregory told <i>The New York Times</i> after taking a DNA test for the disease at 55. "I never …
We Might Have Just Discovered The Missing Link Between The Brain And Gut
"We think these findings are going to be the biological basis of a new sense."<p>New research with mice may upend our understanding of the connection …
Clearing out brain's "zombie cells" offers new approach against dementia
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have identified a new target in the battle against dementia and age-related cognitive decline – zombie cells. More …
Mark Zuckerberg is selling up to $13 billion of Facebook stock to fund an ambitious project to end disease: Here's an early look inside
Board meetings at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, a research center backed by Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, his wife Priscilla Chan and …
Health and Beauty: Baking Soda Uses for a Healthy and Clean Body
Not Just for Your Kitchen<p>You may know it as the orange box that lurks in the back of your fridge to take out bad smells. Or as a pantry staple that …
Why work has failed us: Because you can have a job and still not afford the doctor
The insurance you get from your employer is supposed to pay for medical fees if you get sick. But they keep finding ways to shift those costs to workers instead.<p>Robin Berzin, a medical intern, remembers frantically printing out pages upon pages of prescriptions for one of her patients, each of …
7 Signs of Heat Stroke That Every Cyclist Should Recognize
Heat-related illnesses can be life-threatening. Here’s how to stay safe<p>When the weather finally warms up, there’s no better feeling than ditching your trainer for a long, sunny ride. But once the summer heat reaches sweltering temps, taking things outside can pose some risks.<p>About 618 people die …
HeatstrokeNew study links Alzheimer's disease with liver function and diet
Scientists have presented new research pointing to the liver as a potential culprit in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Presented at the Alzheimer's …
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe Real Scandal in the Fight Against Opioids
Politicians and the media are ignoring the one solution that could make a difference: more and better treatment.<p>Some snapshots from the nation’s fight against drug abuse: President Donald Trump at every opportunity calls for the building of the wall, which he says will stop drugs (along with …
Covered California’s health insurance premiums will rise 8.7% in 2019
Premiums in California’s health insurance exchange will rise by an average of 8.7% next year, marking a return to more modest increases despite ongoing threats to the Affordable Care Act.<p>The state marketplace, Covered California, said the rate increase for 2019 would have been closer to 5% if the …
Can You Restore Your Vision Naturally? This Eye Doc Says Yes
If you have ever been diagnosed with an eye condition such as macular degeneration or cataracts, the doctor might have told you: "All we can do is …
Wellness10 Common Stereotypes About a Healthy Lifestyle That Are Actually Harmful
<b>Bright Side</b> has investigated a list of these stereotypes and will fill you in on the reality so you can start your true pursuit of self-perfection<p>1. …
An Aspirin A Day? Not So Fast
I thought we’d put this one to bed. A large-scale study showed that low-dose aspirin (one quarter of a standard 325 mg pill, or about 81 mg) taken once a day can prevent heart attacks and some common types of cancer, including colon cancer.<p>I wrote about this topic just over a year ago, and I’ve …
ResearchFat-Freezing Procedure May Have More Complications Than Doctors Thought
Imagine a quick, nonsurgical procedure that could reduce stubborn areas of fat. It’s virtually painless, touted as safe, and has zero downtime. Sound …