HEALTH 56 mins ago New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’ Bergen Barbers, a program led by Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients in a local hospital.
HEALTH 1 day ago During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cancer expert says 'survivor tsunami' is coming During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, patients and survivors are speaking out on how the treatment landscape is setting them up to not just survive, but to thrive.
HEALTH 2 days ago Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know A growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? Experts give their insights.
HEALTH 4 days ago Family selling dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old daughter Tallulah Moon, 5, has SPG56, a degenerative brain disease that is caused by a rare gene mutation. Now, the family is selling their dream home to raise money for their her life-saving therapy.
HEALTH 6 days ago Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world. See the adorable pics!
HEALTH October 12 Minimize acne scars and incorporate these vitamins into your daily self-care routine Acne scars don't always develop from breakouts, but they could. If you have acne scars, vitamins, combined with treatment from a dermatologist, can clear your skin.
HEALTH October 11 Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5.
HEALTH October 11 Breast cancer patient says new type of chemo saved her life: ‘I am thriving’ A medical clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers an alternative, personalized form of chemotherapy designed to target cancer cells without harming healthy cells. A woman says it saved her life.
HEALTH October 9 Hurricane Milton safety guidance from American Lung Association As Florida residents brace for the landfall of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night, the American Lung Association is offering guidance for those with chronic lung conditions.
HEALTH October 7 Hurricane effects pose 'tremendous' health hazards for Americans, doctor warns Americans in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene are facing numerous health risks. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the biggest concerns and how people can help.