COVID-19 damages immune response for some: ‘A big deal’
People who contracted COVID-19 before they got vaccinated appear to have damaged a key part of their immune-cell response, Stanford University researchers have found. The...
Nasal snot reveals if you have health problems
It’s snot a laughing matter. The color of one’s nasal mucus can reveal what sort of health they are in, according to ear, nose and...
Legalized assisted suicide push alarms doctors, disability advocates
Physician-assisted suicide has been a hotly debated topic across the United States for decades but a push to legalize the controversial practice in more states is picking...
Babies can have peanut butter early to avoid allergy: study
A little nut does the trick. Introducing newborns to peanut butter can prevent them from developing a peanut allergy later, according to new research. The...
My dad has dementia at 52 — here’s what’s on his bucket list
This dementia patient wasn’t going to let his condition prevent him from having an unforgettable time. Joe Williamson’s life turned upside down after he was...
1 in 5 people have misophonia — common noises make some rage
If you’ve ever had a visceral reaction to certain sounds such as sniffing, coughing or slurping, you might have misophonia — but you’re far from...
We lost 300 pounds with ‘his and hers’ weight-loss surgeries
The couple who lose weight together, stay together? Catherine, 31, and Dean Corner, 33, weighed over 700 pounds between them when they realized they needed...
I was unable to urinate for 14 months due to rare condition
One woman’s normalcy was flushed down the drain after discovering she had a rare condition. In October 2020, Elle Adams woke up and discovered she...
Fatty and sugary foods train your brain to hate healthier options: study
Forget about sweet dreams. People crave fatty and sugary foods when they consume them daily — and the pattern can be hard to break, researchers...
My wife’s vaping habit killed her — now I’m warning others
After the devastating loss of her wife, one woman is issuing a stark warning about the health risks of vaping. Amanda Lee Hall was a...