Category Health & Wellness

Things to consider Antibiotics are sometimes used too much or incorrectly. Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria are repeatedly exposed to the same medicine. This changes the bacteria, making it harder for the medicine to work. It also can happen when…

The seamless running of medical facilities depends much on a healthcare support professional who balances necessary administrative tasks with patient interaction. Early in their day, they work on chores requiring empathy and efficiency, trying to make a friendly environment for…

Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies are also at higher risk, even…

Traveling can be a big process, especially when you’re flying. It can be hard to relax, stay healthy, and feel safe. This applies whether you’re flying for work or for pleasure. Below are some tips on how to make your…

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns…

Agency staff were notified that lists of employees have designated some as noncritical. Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are on…

A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol is made up of three parts: good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol as well as…

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. Mitochondrial defects, however, are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Patients who suffer from this disorder are unable to produce enough insulin…

Children play during aftercare for the Head Start program at Easterseals South Florida, an organization that gets about a third of its funding from the federal government on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Miami. Rebecca Blackwell/AP hide caption toggle caption Rebecca…

BMI Chart – Children and Teens (Ages 2 to 19) Weight Status Percentile Range Underweight <5th percentile Normal or Healthy Weight 5th to <85th percentile Overweight 85th to <95th percentile Have Obesity 95th percentile or greater If you’re concerned about…