Kids need certain vitamins and minerals as part of their diet to grow up strong and healthy. When babies and young children do not get enough vitamin B12, a serious problem can come up. Those early signs of a vitamin B 12 shortfall include tremors, developmental delays and anemia. Some children ma
Whooping cough, a disease that was once common in the 1800s, is making a worrying comeback. In 2024, more than 35, 000 cases were reported, and sadly, ten children lost their lives to the illness. This is the highest number of deaths since 2017, when 13 people died. The disease is caused by a bact
Imagine this: essential health information vanishes from government websites. This isn’t a dystopian movie plot, but a real-life issue that came to a head recently. A federal judge stepped in, ordering agencies to bring back health-related webpages and datasets that had been taken down. This move ca
Imagine running on a treadmill, and you don’t need to check your pulse or pace. Your wireless earbuds will keep you updated. Apple introduces Powerbeats Pro 2 with a new heart rate monitoring feature. The earbuds have a built-in sensor that sends real-time data to the user. The chip inside has be
Zika, a virus carried by mosquitoes, is still out there. It doesn't show up in most people, but it can cause big problems for babies in the womb. The peak time for Zika was back in 2015-2016 in the Americas. Since that time, the number of cases has gone down worldwide. However, there are st
California is facing a tough flu season. The flu is making hospitals work hard. The flu is attacking California harder than it has in five years. Health experts are looking at the rate of positive flu tests in the state. Indeed the number of positive flu cases rea
The study aims to reveal how relationships among siblings during the teenage years affect their health and feeling of well-being as they become adults. When young and old meet, health, and most importantly, their happiness as older adults could be vitally linked to how siblings felt about each othe
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
When people flee their homes seeking safety, they often face a new set of challenges. One big issue is where they live. Places like collective housing and especially detention centers can really mess with their minds. Folks in these situations often feel trapped, unsafe, and alone, which can lead to
The battle for accessible health information has reached a new height. Federal judges have stepped in and ordered several health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to reinstate web pages that were suddenly removed. Some health experts and public interest g
