Are you trying to lower your blood pressure? This basic exercise can help
October 29, 2026, 2:59 p.m. ET A simple exercise that requires no equipment and can be done at home can help people maintain lower blood pressure, even if they can’t exercise several times a week, according to a new study. The exercise is a wall…
Top 10 Cities With the Most STDs (And Which Diseases Are So High) – BlackDoctor
Your zip code can influence how easy it is for you to find a doctor, get tested, or receive treatment. It can also influence your chances of getting a sexually transmitted infection. But when a city appears on a list of places with high STD rates, the…
A child with measles in Nashville
What is this story about? A child was treated for measles this week at a Nashville hospital. Why it matters State data indicates this is one of the first cases of measles this year in the Nashville-Davidson County area. For context State data shows there…
Colon cancer rates rise in younger and older groups, study finds
Updated October 29, 2026, 7:48 p.m. ET It’s not just younger groups experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer rates: Older groups are also experiencing an increase, according to a new study. In the study, published Oct. 27 in NEJM Evidence,…
The dental hygienist was cleaning a client’s teeth. Then her client accused her of “retaliation”
Sam Kepp (@samstack4) said on social media that after thirteen years as a dental hygienist, she had to discharge a patient for the first time. The patient allegedly accused Kepp of “retaliation” while she was brushing her teeth. “I was shaking like a…
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This Simple Fiber Supplement Reduced Arthritis Pain in Just 6 Weeks
Image credits: ZME Science A daily dose of dietary fiber did something that six weeks of physical therapy couldn’t do. It improved grip strength in people with knee arthritis. It also relieved knee pain and changed the way participants responded to…
Study: Fiber aids digestion but may also help arthritis and reduce pain
The New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or purchase through our links. Prices shown are subject to change. Fiber is known for keeping your gut moving, but it can also help your entire body stay moving — at…
Dental hygienist accused of “retaliation” during teeth cleaning
Sam Kepp (@samstack4) said on social media that after thirteen years as a dental hygienist, she had to discharge a patient for the first time. The patient allegedly accused Kepp of “retaliation” while she was brushing her teeth. “I was shaking like a…
Busy, productive and a little numb? A tool for spotting ‘high-functioning depression’: NPR
Getty Images Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Getty Images Some people with clinical depression cannot get out of bed. But what about those who show other signs of depression, who never stop moving and may try harder? Psychiatrist Dr Judith…