Greek yogurt or string cheese: which is healthier?
Greek yogurt offers more protein and additional gut and bone health benefits compared to string cheese. String cheese is a portable and convenient snack that contains calcium, but it lacks the vitamin D found in Greek yogurt. Pair protein-rich snacks…
Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help
SALK LAKE CITY — As Mental Illness Awareness Week shines a spotlight on mental health issues, experts say understanding the signs of emotional distress and reducing stigma can help save lives. According to Dr. Amanda McNab of the Huntsman Mental Health…
Common antidepressants may play an unexpected role in cancer survival: ScienceAlert
Things that once gave pleasure lose their appeal. Getting out of bed, talking to friends, or completing daily tasks becomes more difficult. For someone suffering from depression, treatment can offer a way to reintegrate into daily life. People undergoing…
How to tell the difference between allergies and the common cold
As fall sets in across the United States, millions of Americans may find themselves dealing with seasonal allergies, the common cold or the flu – illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart. As the season brings cool…
The Doctor’s 10 Rules for Living Longer, Celebrating More Birthdays, and Making the Extra Years Count
As scientists increasingly study how daily habits can influence health and aging, a longevity doctor says the keys to a longer, healthier life don’t require expensive supplements, elaborate biohacks or cutting-edge treatments. Dr. Michael Hall, a…
Texas mom warns parents after baby contracts salmonella, possibly from exposure to pumpkin
NEED TO KNOW Texas Mom Warns of Salmonella Dangers Linked to Pumpkins Briana Robertson said her 4-month-old daughter became severely dehydrated a few days after a pumpkin activity at daycare. The FDA says pumpkins can be contaminated by soil, water or…
Why Old Dogs Could Teach Alzheimer’s Researchers New Tricks
Most people know someone with Alzheimer’s disease. When I was a child, my grandmother suffered from dementia and I saw firsthand how difficult it was for our family. This experience is one of the reasons I became a neurotoxicologist who studies how…
Measles case confirmed in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
PITTSBURG — The Allegheny County Health Department said an unvaccinated minor under the age of 18 tested positive for measles and is recovering at home. This is the first confirmed case of measles involving an Allegheny County resident this year,…
7 Best Drinks for Liver Health: What to Drink to Support Your Liver
The liver silently performs more than 500 functions in the body, from filtering toxins to processing nutrients, but most of us rarely think about supporting it until something goes wrong. Rather than reaching for expensive “liver detox”…
Is your sleep tracker responding correctly? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in
On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep results while I drink my morning coffee. I lead the Center for Modern Digital Health at Carnegie Mellon…