- Medicare Announces Preliminary $2 Generic Drugs Liston October 9, 2024 at 4:24 pm
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released on Wednesday a preliminary list of 101 generic drugs that would be available for no more than $2 […]
- Strategies for Handling the Stress of the Electionon October 9, 2024 at 1:55 pm
If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there's no need to white knuckle through […]
- Georgia University Leaders Urge NCAA to Ban Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sportsby Aldgra Fredly on October 9, 2024 at 12:56 pm
The regents that oversee Georgia’s 26 public universities and colleges on Tuesday voted in favor of a resolution urging the National Collegiate Athletic […]
- Red Sox Hall of Famer Luis Tiant Dies at 83by Rudy Blalock on October 8, 2024 at 7:57 pm
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant passed away Tuesday at his home in Maine at the age of 83, according to a Major League Baseball press release. Also known by […]
- Harris Proposes In-Home Senior Care Medicare Coverageon October 8, 2024 at 7:42 pm
Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing to provide federal funding to cover home care costs for older Americans, aiming to help the " sandwich generation " […]
- Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Agingon October 8, 2024 at 4:36 pm
Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds. "For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] […]
- Music Lessons May Help Clear Chemotherapy 'Brain Fog'on October 8, 2024 at 1:02 pm
In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health. "There were a lot […]
- ‘It’s All Coming Back’: Celine Dion Teases Steelers-Cowboys Rivalry for SNFby Wim De Gent on October 8, 2024 at 3:51 am
Canadian music superstar Celine Dion dramatically talked up Sunday’s match-up between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys in a couple of clips set […]
- New England Patriots Captain Arrested on Strangulation Chargesby Rudy Blalock on October 7, 2024 at 8:02 pm
New England Patriots safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested on multiple charges, including assault and strangulation, following an incident with […]
- Increases in Lifespan Are Beginning to Slowon October 7, 2024 at 6:59 pm
So much for the idea that most people born today will live 100 years or more. New research shows that the dramatic increases in life expectancy seen during the […]
- Bright Light Therapy Eases Major Depressionon October 7, 2024 at 11:35 am
Light therapy: It's long been a go-to therapy for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that can beset some people when winter looms and days […]
- LeBron and Son Bronny James Play Together for First Time in Preseason Game for Lakersby NTD Newsroom on October 7, 2024 at 3:58 am
PALM DESERT, Calif.—LeBron James and his son, Bronny, made NBA history Sunday night when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles […]
- AP Top 25: Texas Returns to No. 1, Alabama Drops to No. 7 After Upsets Force Reshuffling of Rankingsby NTD Newsroom on October 7, 2024 at 12:11 am
It was a week of upheaval in The Associated Press college football poll, with Texas returning to No. 1 on Sunday after a one-week absence following […]
- Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Becomes 9th NFL Player to Throw for 60,000 Yardsby NTD Newsroom on October 6, 2024 at 11:46 pm
LONDON—Aaron Rodgers reached another milestone in his stellar career on Sunday by becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards in […]
- Keanu Reeves Spins Out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Pro Auto Racing Debutby NTD Newsroom on October 6, 2024 at 3:54 am
INDIANAPOLIS—Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday in an event in which “The Matrix” star spun out at famed […]
- Vanderbilt Takes Down No. 1 Alabama 40–35 in Historic College Football Victoryby NTD Newsroom on October 6, 2024 at 3:50 am
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Fans of the Vanderbilt Commodores danced onto the field, jumping up and down as they tore down a goal post, carried it out of the stadium […]
- Pete Alonso’s Home Run Puts Mets Into NLDS Against Philliesby NTD Newsroom on October 5, 2024 at 2:57 am
Pete Alonso’s 9th-inning, 3-run home Thursday night was the difference as New York won Game 3 to advance to the National League Division Series (NLDS). The […]
- Dr. Crandall: Heart Disease Increases Dementia Riskon October 4, 2024 at 8:15 pm
According to the American Heart Association, about 61% of Americans will have cardiovascular disease by 2050. Cardiovascular problems include high blood […]
- How Hearing Loss Raises Risk for Cognitive Declineon October 4, 2024 at 2:25 pm
A new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia. "Given the major burden of cognitive decline and the absence of […]
- New Flu Shot Cuts Hospitalization Risk By 35 Percenton October 3, 2024 at 6:54 pm
The Southern Hemisphere's flu season is winding down, and new data shows this year's flu shot was 34.5% effective in keeping folks there who got influenza from […]
- Sitting Less May Stop Back Pain From Worseningon October 3, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Avoiding couches and chairs might be a good way of keeping your back pain from getting worse, new research suggests. Finnish researchers found that when people […]
- Lithium Supplements May Ease Long COVID Brain Fogon October 3, 2024 at 11:45 am
A small dose of the nutritional supplement lithium aspartate may not ease the fatigue and brain fog of long COVID, a small, new trial involving 52 patients has […]
- 1 in 14 Hospital Patients Harmed by Diagnostic Errorson October 2, 2024 at 11:57 am
One in 14 hospital patients may be the victim of damaging diagnostic mistakes, new research suggests. The finding is from a study of 675 patients admitted to […]
- Jimmy Carter, 100, Boosted a Life-Saving Cancer Drugon October 1, 2024 at 12:58 pm
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turns 100 today, may have had a mixed legacy of political achievements, but in the field of cancer treatments, he helped put […]
- New Cheek Swab Could Predict How Long You Will Liveon October 1, 2024 at 11:20 am
A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. The […]
- New Study Finds Travel Slows Agingon September 30, 2024 at 8:28 pm
Forget the Botox. Call a travel agent and book a vacation to help turn back the clock on premature aging. That's the conclusion of a new research paper that […]
- New Study Finds Travel Slows Agingon September 30, 2024 at 8:28 pm
Forget the Botox. Call a travel agent and book a vacation to help turn back the clock on premature aging. That's the conclusion of a new research paper that […]
- Falls Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Diagnosison September 30, 2024 at 4:21 pm
More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. "The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way […]
- Study: What Families Fight About Moston September 30, 2024 at 1:15 pm
In a world where families may be more apt to interact with technology than with one another, some things never change. Many still struggle to get along. But […]
- Dr. Crandall: Intermittent Fasting for Heart Healthon September 27, 2024 at 7:35 pm
According to a new Centers for Disease Control Prevention report, the obesity rate in the U.S. is now about 40%, and nearly 1 in 10 surveyed reported being […]
- Severe Solar Storm Could Stress Power Grids Even More as US Deals With Major Back-to-Back Hurricanesby NTD Newsroom on October 9, 2024 at 9:47 pm
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the United States deals with major back-to-back […]
- Third Human Bird Flu Case in Calif., Possibly Moreon October 9, 2024 at 7:29 pm
California reported a third human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a dairy worker who had contact with infected cattle and said the state identified two more […]
- Medicare Announces Preliminary $2 Generic Drugs Liston October 9, 2024 at 4:24 pm
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released on Wednesday a preliminary list of 101 generic drugs that would be available for no more than $2 […]
- Strategies for Handling the Stress of the Electionon October 9, 2024 at 1:55 pm
If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there's no need to white knuckle through […]
- Strategies for Handling the Stress of the Electionon October 9, 2024 at 1:55 pm
If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there's no need to white knuckle through […]
- Severe COVID Ups Heart Risks As Much as Heart Diseaseon October 9, 2024 at 12:49 pm
A severe COVID infection can increase a person's risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says. People hospitalized […]
- How to Protect Your Mental Health After a Disasteron October 9, 2024 at 12:42 pm
As Florida residents are still trying to clean up from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, now Milton is set to hit as a category 5 hurricane. And hurricane […]
- Grazer Beats Behemoth That Killed Her Cub to Win Alaska’s Fat Bear Contestby The Associated Press on October 9, 2024 at 11:53 am
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male […]
- Only 1 in 5 Companies Cover New Weight-Loss Medson October 9, 2024 at 11:33 am
When it comes to coverage for the pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, only a fifth of large U.S. companies cover the medications in their […]
- Only 1 in 5 Companies Cover New Weight-Loss Medson October 9, 2024 at 11:33 am
When it comes to coverage for the pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, only a fifth of large U.S. companies cover the medications in their […]
- Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricaneson October 9, 2024 at 11:16 am
High winds, torrential rain: All dangerous, but there's a silent killer lurking in the aftermath of hurricanes like Milton - carbon monoxide. Experts at the […]
- FAA Issues Alert Over Jammed Rudder Risks on Boeing 737sby Rudy Blalock on October 9, 2024 at 5:34 am
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert Tuesday over the potential for limited or jammed rudder movement on certain Boeing 737 […]
- Water Gushes Through Sand Dunes After Rare Rainfall in Sahara Desertby NTD Newsroom on October 9, 2024 at 3:32 am
RABAT, Morocco—A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest […]
- Realizing the Potential of Our Surroundings Through Traditional Crafts: Culture Writerby NTD Newsroom on October 9, 2024 at 1:50 am
Traditional crafts like woodworking, blacksmithing, and weaving can be very enjoyable pursuits. According to Walker Larson, a freelance journalist and culture […]
- What to Eat, and Avoid, to Lower Colon Cancer Riskon October 8, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than age 50, according to TODAY. It's the second most frequent cause of cancer death, […]
- What to Eat, and Avoid, to Lower Colon Cancer Riskon October 8, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than age 50, according to TODAY. It's the second most frequent cause of cancer death, […]
- Harris Proposes In-Home Senior Care Medicare Coverageon October 8, 2024 at 7:42 pm
Vice President Kamala Harris is proposing to provide federal funding to cover home care costs for older Americans, aiming to help the " sandwich generation " […]
- Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Agingon October 8, 2024 at 4:36 pm
Any form of breast cancer treatment appears to speed the aging of the recipient's cells, a new study finds. "For the first time, we're showing that the [aging] […]
- Cissy Houston, Whitney's Mother and Grammy Winner, Dies at Age 91on October 8, 2024 at 3:41 pm
Whitney Houston's mother, Grammy-winning singer Cissy Houston, died at age 91 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.She died Monday surrounded by family […]
- Don’t Expect Human Life Expectancy to Grow Much More, Researcher Saysby The Associated Press on October 8, 2024 at 2:46 pm
NEW YORK—Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research—not to […]
- WeightWatchers Adds Novo's Obesity Drug to Programon October 8, 2024 at 2:02 pm
WeightWatchers said Tuesday it would offer compounded form of Novo Nordisk's popular obesity drug Wegovy as part of its weight-management programs, sending its […]
- WeightWatchers Adds Novo's Obesity Drug to Programon October 8, 2024 at 2:02 pm
WeightWatchers said Tuesday it would offer compounded form of Novo Nordisk's popular obesity drug Wegovy as part of its weight-management programs, sending its […]
- Music Lessons May Help Clear Chemotherapy 'Brain Fog'on October 8, 2024 at 1:02 pm
In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health. "There were a lot […]
- Music Lessons May Help Clear Chemotherapy 'Brain Fog'on October 8, 2024 at 1:02 pm
In a small, preliminary study, piano lessons provided to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy appeared to help them maintain brain health. "There were a lot […]
- EPA Sets 10-Year Deadline to Replace Water Lead Pipeson October 8, 2024 at 12:27 pm
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year […]
- EPA Sets 10-Year Deadline to Replace Water Lead Pipeson October 8, 2024 at 12:27 pm
A decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year […]
- Researchers See How the Human Brain Cleans Out Wasteon October 8, 2024 at 11:39 am
A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer's disease. Brain cells use […]
- Antidepressant 'Black Box' Suicide Warning Backfiredon October 8, 2024 at 11:16 am
"Black Box" warnings added to antidepressants might have contributed to an increase in suicide attempts and deaths among young people, a new evidence review […]
- Locavore Variety Store: NYC’s Hub for Community-Made Goodsby NTD Newsroom on October 8, 2024 at 9:23 am
Think New York City isn’t home to any locally-made goods? Think again. One shop owner walked over 40,000 blocks and explored 200 neighborhoods to create a […]
- CDC to Issue Travel Alert for Rwanda on Marburg Viruson October 7, 2024 at 7:42 pm
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential […]