Healthy Living

Mobile medical clinics bring health care directly to homeless veterans in 25 cities

Over 35,000 veterans in the U.S. are homeless; health care is not always their top priority. The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs aims to bridge that gap by bringing medical care to homeless vets.

ADHD affects 1 in 9 kids in US, new report reveals: ‘Shame and stigma’

Diagnoses of ADHD continue to rise among U.S. youth, affecting one in every nine U.S. kids, a new report reveals. Mental health experts explain the reasons behind the spike.

Neurotoxin referred to as ‘vegan Botox’ used to minimize fine lines, wrinkles in adults as young as 20

Medical spa personnel are testing and using Daxxify, the latest FDA-approved injectable neurotoxin on the market. Patients claim to see a shorter onset time versus Botox.

UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation

The United Nations member countries have finalized a new treaty aimed at better tracing traditional knowledge related to genetic resources, officials say.

Guacamole vs. hummus: Is one 'better' for you than the other?

Guacamole vs. hummus: Nutritionists reveal if one dip is better for your health than the other, the best way to eat them and which food is the ideal choice for higher protein and lower carbs.

5 myths about schizophrenia, according to a mental health expert: ‘Huge stigma’

Approximately 1% of Americans are affected by schizophrenia — yet the disorder remains highly misunderstood. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner shares some common myths.

Adult day services offer safe care and leisure for older Americans, rest for caregivers

Adult day services provide safe, stimulating places for those who have physical or cognitive disabilities, and also give respite to their caregivers.

Foster care shortage in many states as Colorado nonprofit seeks more parents willing to help

One nonprofit in Colorado says it is seeing an average of 10 children a day enter the foster care system even as more homes are needed. Other states face a shortage of foster care homes, too.

Philadelphia couple, ages 102 and 100, get married in 'total surprise' to their families

Marjorie Fiterman, 102, and Bernie Littman, 100, of Philadelphia tied the knot on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after nearly a decade of dating. They met at their senior living facility.

Half of Americans not equipped to provide life-saving treatment in a crisis, poll finds

Only half the people in the U.S. feel they could be helpful in an emergency situation, according to the results of a new poll by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.