The lesser-known dangers of dehydration
Older adults' symptoms of dehydration often don't include feelings of thirst.
March 31, 2020
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Coronavirus
The top trending “how to” searches paint a picture of quarantine life
Burning questions in the time of COVID-19.
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus
Does life insurance cover deaths from coronavirus?
Likely it does. But there are a few exceptions, according to industry representatives.
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus
More than 5,000 surgery centers can now serve as makeshift hospitals during COVID-19 crisis
The move allows hospitals to conserve scarce resources and reduce the risk of infection to these patients.
March 31, 2020
Aging
What wrinkles can tell you about your health
Wrinkles are a normal part of aging, but in some cases they can give you clues to future health concerns.
March 30, 2020
Mental Health
7 tips from polar explorers for surviving months of isolation
Here's how Antarctic explorers survived tedium in the time long before the internet.
March 30, 2020
Coronavirus
Why does COVID-19 testing take so long? A behind-the-scenes look
Experts explain why the wait time for results can vary from hours to days or even a week — and how that might be changing.
March 30, 2020
Diet
7 foods you should eat if you’re over 50
As you age, your body needs more of these foods and vitamins for optimal health.
March 30, 2020
Diet
The secret to keeping weight off is knowing not all calories are created equal
The verdict is in, and something we've been told our whole lives might not be true.
March 29, 2020
How to deal with back pain when you’re stuck at home
When you can't get to the doctor, try these treatments at home.
March 29, 2020
Coronavirus
6 warning signs that stress is affecting your health
Chronic stress can make your body act out in unusual, disruptive ways.
March 28, 2020
Coronavirus
Are anosmia and ageusia early signs of COVID-19 infection?
As doctors learn more about COVID-19, new possible symptoms are emerging anecdotally. Does the science back it up?
March 28, 2020
Coronavirus
Help Wanted: Retired doctors and nurses don scrubs again in coronavirus fight
Officials in several states have issued pleas for retired medical professionals to step forward.
March 27, 2020
Dementia
Why there’s a bus stop in the middle of a dementia ward
You can't actually take the bus anywhere, but that's not the point.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus
Lost your job due to coronavirus? Take these 6 steps now
While it may feel like everything is out of your control, there are six steps you should take.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus
Labs are experimenting with new — but unproven — methods to create a coronavirus vaccine fast
A COVID-19 vaccine is the best hope of a return to normalcy.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus
How the defeat of polio can give hope for beating coronavirus
The fear and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic may feel new to many of us. But it is strangely familiar to those who lived through polio.
March 25, 2020
Brain
Can you figure out this seemingly impossible riddle?
If Teresa's daughter is my daughter's mother, what am I to Teresa?
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus
You can now pause two student loan payments. But should you?
This option isn't automatic — you must request it from your servicer.
March 25, 2020