Mind and Body - Page 19

November 10, 2017

The surprising reason nighttime injuries are worse than daytime ones

Be careful of things that go bump in the night, especially if those bumps lead to skin injuries: A new study from England finds that skin injuries that happen at night heal more slowly than those that take place during the day.

October 10, 2017

Ironman dies hours after being bitten by snake during hike

A 31-year-old triathlete was pronounced dead at a hospital on Saturday just hours after first responders received a call about a hiker who had been bitten by a rattlesnake.

September 27, 2017

ER doctors insist there's no such thing as 'dry drowning' or 'delayed drowning'

There have been many reports lately about so-called "dry drowning," "delayed drowning," or "secondary drowning," like when a boy in Texas died several days after swimming last month.

September 27, 2017

Dying Army veteran asks for phone calls, text messages

A terminally ill Army veteran is asking for text messages or phone calls from strangers to help him forget about his excruciating pain.

September 26, 2017

Body blogger takes unflattering pictures to prove point about Instagram

Finish body blogger is pushing body positivity through ‘real’ pictures

September 25, 2017

20-year-old hiker died of altitude sickness, mom says

A college student who died while hiking with three friends was killed by altitude sickness, her mother said.

September 21, 2017

College football player dies after injury during 'routine' tackle

A college football player who suffered a neck injury during a game on Saturday has died, university officials announced Wednesday.

September 18, 2017

Nutrigenomics: Harnessing the power of food to change your genes

One of the best ways to achieve a healthier life is through good nutrition.

September 18, 2017

College footballer dies after complaining of illness following game

A senior offensive lineman for College of Wooster died suddenly after helping his team to a 38-20 victory over Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday.

August 17, 2017

Iconic anti-smoking advocate Terrie Hall dies

Terrie Hall, a cancer patient who made a bold appearance in a hard-hitting national anti-smoking ad campaign, has died at the age of 53.