For followers of popular science news—or of the latest diet craze—the term “intermittent fasting” is decidedly trending. Each new mention of the eating plan brings…
A Dirt-Bike Injury Sidelined His Sports Career. Then He Found Boxing.
Collin Maronese has been an adrenaline junkie since he could walk. He rode with his dad on a snowmobile when Maronese was two. At six…
Chile’s hospital ICUs near full capacity as pandemic rages
Intensive care units in Chile’s hospitals are nearly at capacity amid a flood of coronavirus patients, authorities said Tuesday, and doctors are having to make…
New testing system predicts septic shock outcomes
More than 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis each year, and more than 270,000 die from it. The condition—which happens when the body has an extreme…
Visiting a hospital during the pandemic? Keep these pointers in mind
If a visit to the hospital can't be avoided, count on these expert tips to stay safe. If you are dealing with a non-coronavirus medical…
Chrissy Teigen Got A COVID-19 Test & Says She ‘Honestly Loved It’
Quarantine has given us a chance to get an even more up-close and intimate look into our favorite celebrities’ lives as they broadcast significantly more…
Long hospital stays, high rates of ICU admission for US COVID-19 patients
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the U.S. are enduring longer hospital stays and facing higher rates of intensive care unit (ICU) admission than patients in China,…
What is Collagen? Here’s What You Can Get from This Amazing Ingredient
You may have heard of collagen used as a component for skincare products or as supplements, but what is it on a deeper level? Collagen is a…
Air filters shown to improve breathing in children with asthma
(HealthDay)—Daily use of a fine particulate matter air filtration device can significantly improve airway mechanics and reduce airway resistance in children with asthma, according to…
Beyond the locker room: Coronavirus isolation is an opportunity to teach boys about toxic masculinity
“Boys being boys” is a tired narrative, but one that is still dominant in sport culture. The latest example: The Washington Capitals released Brendan Leipsic…