Health and Fitness
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Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Jan 10, 2025 2:41 am - Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their products work for patients of color, under a new federal proposal released Monday.
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Five resolutions for your child’s new yearJan 10, 2025 2:32 am - Helping your child make healthy, positive resolutions for a better 2025 can be a great exercise for the entire family.
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The job you never applied for: Caring for adult sibling with mental health issuesJan 09, 2025 11:19 pm - Siblings may find themselves in the unenviable position of having to manage the care and life events of a sibling facing mental illness. Here's a guide to help you manage the task.
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Eye dryness often increases as we ageJan 09, 2025 10:12 pm - Dry eye can happen more often as we age, but that doesn’t mean it’s OK to shrug it off. Complications can include inflammation, eye damage, infection and even vision loss.
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What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food
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How much protein do you really need?
Jan 07, 2025 5:01 am - A trip around the grocery store shows the word “protein” slapped on practically everything — protein potato chips, protein waffles, protein cookies and protein snack bars galore. But while the protein marketing push may be getting out of hand, there is solid evidence that we may benefit from getting more than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA).
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The outlook for health care in 2025Jan 04, 2025 9:35 am - As 2025 gets underway, innovation and uncertainty are likely to shape health care trends this year. Look for an increased focused on wellness, more technology for diagnosis and treatment and an uptick in drug costs.
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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
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Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
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As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease