Healthy Living

Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds

A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Louisiana Republicans vote to override governor’s veto on minor gender surgery ban

The Louisiana House voted to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto on a bill that bans doctors from performing gender-reassignment surgeries and prescribing hormones to minors.

Transgender Biden official Rachel Levine says hormones can help kids 'going through the wrong puberty'

HHS Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine, the highest-ranking openly transgender federal official in the country, said some kids experience "the wrong puberty."

TikTok video detailing how relationship 'performance improvement plans' work has experts sounding off

A woman on TikTok shared a story about how she put her boyfriend on a "performance improvement plan," and relationship experts are sounding alarms as the videos gain attention.

Be well: Start a garden and reap the health benefits

Spending time in the great outdoors has long been linked to greater health and wellness, many studies have shown — and starting a garden can grow those benefits even more, experts share.

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

Activist 'Billboard Chris' reflects on violence he's been met with protesting gender surgeries for children

Activist Chris Elston described getting overwhelming support for his cause protesting against transgender medical treatments for children across the world.

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

FDA approves new drug Beyfortus to protect babies, toddlers from RSV

The FDA has approved usage of Beyfortus in babies and toddlers to protect them against the effects of the RSV lower respiratory tract disease.

California man celebrates 100th birthday with 'dog parade' featuring 200 pups of all shapes and sizes

In honor of his 100th birthday, a man from San Jose, California, was visited by over 200 dogs of all shapes and sizes during a parade his daughter, Alison Moore, threw for him.