As fitness improved, people’s chances of developing the dementia decreased, researchers found.
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As mask mandates drop, ask these questions to gauge safety of indoor spaces
Knowing how often air turns over and what filters are used would help.
Uncovering the stories of a segregated TB sanitarium
A research project is looking for the public’s help to learn about the nation’s first sanatorium for Black patients.
West Point cadets overdose on fentanyl while on Spring Break in South Florida, police say
Fort Lauderdale Fire Department Battalion Chief Steve Gollan said Friday that six people in town for Spring Break were exposed to fentanyl and went into cardiac arrest. Two remain in critical condition as of late Friday.
How I learned to talk about death and dying
Why it’s important to talk about death and dying — before it’s too late.
Medicare Advantage plans send ‘Papa pals’ to seniors’ homes for companionship
But the service also allows the plans to collect more money from Medicare by persuading clients to get annual wellness exams, fill out personal health risk assessments
For these young people, the pandemic has been harsh. Here are their hopes for the future.
We asked members of this “Generation Pandemic” to respond to the open-ended statement “After the pandemic, I want to … ”
Author John Green reflects on the legacy of global health giant Paul Farmer
Paul Farmer, a global health advocate and physician whose work saved millions of lives, died in Rwanda last month at age 62. Author John Green, a mentee of Farmer’s, discusses the physician’s life and remarkable legacy.
Kent Waldrep, paralyzed athlete who championed disability rights and research, dies at 67
Paralyzed in a college football injury, he devoted much of the rest of his life to raising money for research on spinal cord injuries.
Pandemic life, two years later: Where do you fit in?
This personal pandemic check-up shows how many Americans share your experiences.
