'Oh my God, that's beautiful': Senior citizens try virtual reality in study showing their acceptance
A recent Stanford University study examined the impact of virtual reality (VR) on seniors' well-being, aiming to integrate VR into senior communities for health benefits and dementia management.
A recent Stanford University study examined the impact of virtual reality (VR) on seniors' well-being, aiming to integrate VR into senior communities for health benefits and dementia management.
Amy Schumer diagnosed with Cushing syndrome after critics commented on her appearance
Cushing syndrome is a medical condition that can develop when the body has too much cortisol.
Cushing syndrome is a medical condition that can develop when the body has too much cortisol.
'Beer before wine and you'll feel fine?' Study dispels hangover myths
If you drink beer before liquor, will you be sicker? A group of researchers decided to find out.
If you drink beer before liquor, will you be sicker? A group of researchers decided to find out.
FDA: Don't use smartwatches, rings claiming to measure blood sugar levels without needle
The FDA says using these devices can result in inaccurate measurements of blood glucose levels.
The FDA says using these devices can result in inaccurate measurements of blood glucose levels.
Wendy Williams' diagnosis: Frontotemporal dementia, aphasia
Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. What is the impact of these conditions?
Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. What is the impact of these conditions?
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Pollen season marches toward peak activity across southern US
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Chlormequat, pesticide linked to infertility, found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats, study claims
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
Cancer treatment: FDA approves type of cell therapy for patients with late-stage melanoma
A huge advancement in cancer treatment after the Food and Drug Administration just approved a type of cell therapy for patients with late-stage melanoma.
A huge advancement in cancer treatment after the Food and Drug Administration just approved a type of cell therapy for patients with late-stage melanoma.
FDA approves cell therapy to treat melanoma
The Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center, or CTMC, in the Texas Medical Center is producing a patient's own cells to treat complicated, late-stage cancer.
The Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center, or CTMC, in the Texas Medical Center is producing a patient's own cells to treat complicated, late-stage cancer.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Harmful pesticide detected in cereal
A consumer alert warns of a harmful pesticide used on wheat and oat products that is now turning up in popular breakfast items.
A consumer alert warns of a harmful pesticide used on wheat and oat products that is now turning up in popular breakfast items.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Flu activity remains 'high' in Texas
Flu is surging in Texas. Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease expert with Memorial Hermann Hospital, talks about what flu levels are like in the Houston area.
Flu is surging in Texas. Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease expert with Memorial Hermann Hospital, talks about what flu levels are like in the Houston area.
Deer Park boil water notice lifted after water main break
A boil water notice that was issued earlier this week for the City of Deer Park after a water main break has been lifted.
A boil water notice that was issued earlier this week for the City of Deer Park after a water main break has been lifted.