Marriage Could Be a Buffer Against Dementia

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new…

Biden to Lift COVID Emergencies in May

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- The two COVID emergency measures declared by the White House at the start of the pandemic will end in May. President Joe Biden informed Congress of…

Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third…

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- There's good news for American mothers-to-be and their newborns: Rates of smoking during pregnancy have fallen by 36% since 2016, a new report finds. The percentage…

Pandemic at a Tipping Point: WHO

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter>MONDAY, Jan. 30, 2023 -- The pandemic has reached a “transition point,” the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. Still, that doesn’t mean the public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)…

Black Hairdressers May Be at High Risk From…

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter>TUESDAY, Jan. 31, 2023 -- Black and Hispanic women who work as hairdressers are exposed to an array of chemicals, including many that have not been previously identified, a small study…