HEALTH CONDITIONS

What Does It Take to Get Men to See a Doctor?

Men in the U.S. live six fewer years than women. One clinic is trying to persuade men that getting checked out could save their life.

7 Ways to Soothe Your Nighttime Anxiety

TIME – Sweet dreams are more like a pipe dream when 12 a.m. turns into 2 a.m.—and you still can’t stop worrying about all the work you have to do, the bills you need to pay, the argument you had with your sister, and the feeling that you maybe, probably, definitely are going to die sooner than you should because of a lack of sleep. Experts say almost everyone experiences this kind of middle-of-the-night panic...

5 dead, 108 sickened in New York City Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

USA TODAY – The death toll in New York City's Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has risen to five with more than 100 cases confirmed across five ZIP codes in Central Harlem, local health officials announced. Since the outbreak began on July 25, the New York City Health Department has reported 108 cases of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem — a historically Black neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. The latest death was reported on Aug. 18 after health officials...

It’s Almost Flu Season. Should You Still Get a Shot, and Will Insurance Cover It?

PolitiFact – For parents of school-aged children, the fall to-do list can seem ever-growing. Buy school supplies. Fill out endless school forms. Block off parent-teacher nights. Do the kids’ tennis shoes still fit? Somewhere, at some point, you might remember flu shots. Get your flu shot. Get their flu shots. Or should you? Can you? Is that still a thing? Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where...

No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild

Karl Brodowsky

Woman shares her therapist’s incredibly helpful mental health hack: ‘Run the dishwasher twice’

Upworthy – Danielle Wunker, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, shared a story on her Facebook page that is resonating with people who struggle with mental health issues. It reads: "When I was at one of my lowest (mental) points in life, I couldn't get out of bed some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by. I had therapy once per week, and on this particular week I didn't have much...

Beloved TV Judge Frank Caprio, Known for His Compassion, Dies at 88

The late judge became a beloved Rhode Island figure.

Woman, saying raw milk sickened her toddler and led to loss of unborn baby, sues Florida dairy farm

NBC NEWS – A woman has sued a Florida dairy farm state officials linked to an outbreak of infections from consuming raw milk, claiming she lost her unborn child while she was caring for her toddler who got sick from the milk. Rachel Maddox claimed that she didn’t know about the risks involved with raw milk and that her child became seriously sick after having consumed the product, according to the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in...

Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield

Russian model Kseniya Alexandrova was married just four months before fatal elk collision on highway

Las Vegas’ growing mosquito problem is ‘a ticking time bomb’

The insects are not only a nuisance, but they also pose a major threat of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and West Nile virus.

Woman Hit With $21,000 in Medical Bills After Nearly Swallowing A Bat

While Erica Kahn was photographing the night sky during a trip out West, a wild bat got tangled between her camera and her face, then scrambled partly into her mouth.

Firefighter with PTSD fights for disability benefits

"I can't take the pressure. I can't take the sadness. I can't take the pain. I can't take the people not believing me. It's got to change. This is costing people's lives."

Study shows just one can of diet soft drink increases diabetes risk

An Aussie study has revealed an alarming consequence for those who choose diet soft drinks like Diet Coke as their “healthier” pick-me-up.

Why Genital Hygiene Matters: Tips Every Man Should Know

DR MICHAEL REED – Good personal hygiene is an important part of maintaining overall health, and for men, genital hygiene plays a key role in preventing infections, irritation, and even more serious health concerns. However, it’s a topic that many men overlook or feel too embarrassed to discuss. Proper genital hygiene is about more than feeling clean — it’s about preventing a wide range of potential health problems. Poor hygiene in the genital area can lead...

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