Healthy Living

Man loses penis to infection, doctor builds new one on arm

A British man who lost his penis to a severe blood infection now has a new one – on his arm.

Jason Wright: 5 life lessons from a dog 1 year after we lost our beloved pet

One year ago we said goodbye to our Goldendoodle, Pilgrim. Just before his passing, he asked me to write this letter to the world. 

Sally Pipes: Dems use coronavirus to push 'Medicare-for-all,' but their ploy is based on bad information

While the pandemic has cost millions of workers their jobs, many of them still have access to affordable coverage.

Young children with coronavirus may carry 10 to 100 times more of virus than adults: study

Children under five years of age may harbor up to 100 times as much of the coronavirus in their noses and throats as infected adults and older children, according to a study out of Chicago.

Coronavirus-infected German shepherd, first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in US, dies

A German shepherd in Staten Island, the first dog to test positive for the coronavirus, has died, the first fatality of its kind.

Alabama animal adoption center overrun during coronavirus pandemic after owners forced to surrender pets

Pet owners surrendering pets during the COVID-19 crisis has one Alabama Shelter overrun. But pet owners should know there are resources available for them to help keep their pets.

New blood test detects Alzheimer's on par with expensive diagnostic tools, study finds

A new blood test was able to spot Alzheimer's disease on par with pricey brain imaging and spinal taps, researchers found.

Coronavirus infects pet cat in England: officials

The novel coronavirus has infected a pet cat in England, officials in the country said this week. 

Sens. Grassley and McSally: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices

It’s inconceivable to delay commonsense drug pricing reform with COVID-19 breathing down the neck of every American.

Good sense of smell may indicate lower risk of dementia in older adults: study

A California study finds those with keen sense of smell have less risk of dementia.