Share on PinterestResearchers say Alcoholics Anonymous provides its members with a support system that’s free of charge and doesn’t require filling out paperwork. Getty Images A new study concludes that the Alcoholics Anonymous program is the most effective way to treat alcohol use disorder. The researchers said people who complete […]
FDA Bans Use of Electric Shock Devices Used on Students
Share on PinterestAn electric shock device used at a Massachusetts school for disabled teens and adults has been banned by the Food and Drug Administration. Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on an electrical stimulation device used at a Massachusetts school for students with […]
Why the Senate Is Ignoring a Bill That Could End Rising Drug Prices
Share on PinterestThe Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (HR 3), passed by the House in December, could drastically reduce the skyrocketing costs of many prescription drugs. Getty Images A new bill could help lower prescription drug costs for the nearly 39 million Medicare beneficiaries. It also includes […]
Here’s How They Stack Up
Share on PinterestStarbucks has added a trio of new menu items, but experts warn the high sugar content they contain makes them more of a sweet treat than a refreshing spring drink. Image via Starbucks Starbucks has three new drinks this spring: Iced Golden Ginger, Iced Pineapple Matcha, and Nitro […]
The SARS Outbreak Infected 8,000, Will New Coronavirus Be Worse?
Share on PinterestOfficials in China are battling a new coronavirus disease outbreak 17 years after the SARS outbreak. Getty Images After being criticized for a slow response to SARS, China is once again facing global scrutiny for its handling of the new coronavirus. By the time the global SARS outbreak […]
‘Detox’ Tea Marketer Settles FTC Lawsuit Over False Promises
Share on PinterestFTC officials said Teami falsely claimed their tea products could help people lose weight as well as cure cancer and treat colds. Getty Images The tea marketer Teami LLC has settled a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over health claims the company has made about some […]
Coffee Can Make You More Focused, But Not More Creative
Share on PinterestExperts say the appropriate level of daily caffeine can vary from person to person. Getty Images Researchers say coffee can improve concentration, but it probably doesn’t enhance creativity. Experts say previous studies have also come to similar conclusions. Experts add that everyone is different, so the appropriate level […]
Here’s How COVID-19 Compares to Past Outbreaks
Share on PinterestThe 1918 flu pandemic led to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S. Getty Images SARS, the 1918 flu pandemic, and Ebola have all helped public health officials prepare for major outbreaks. Each major outbreak is different though, and experts have a hard time predicting how they […]
What to Know About the Mysterious Coronavirus Detected in China
Chinese authorities detected a new outbreak of coronavirus disease in December 2019. The new coronavirus, officially called SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease COVID-19. The death toll from the disease is now around 4,900 worldwide. Editor’s note: This is a developing story that’s been updated since it was first published. Healthline will […]
Coronavirus Outbreak: Live Updates
The new coronavirus disease outbreak, initially identified in China, is continuing to grow more than 3 months after it was first detected in December. More than 135,000 people have contracted the virus. Over 4,900 deaths have resulted from the disease. The disease is called COVID-19 and is caused by infection […]