The accuracy of health monitoring devices available to consumers varies, and in some instances skin tone may make a difference –– a problem called device bias. Yet proper function of such devices can have significant implications for the health of those using them.
Body mass index is commonly used to assess a person’s weight status and health risk, but it does not indicate how much fat a person has or how it is distributed throughout the body — indicators of metabolic health. A recent study analyzed different measures of body shape to determine which are most predictive of premature death.
COVID-19 vaccination rates among health care workers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have been lower than expected. Is this an information problem or does it stem from other issues –– and what can be done?
Attitudes toward health –– broadly, maximalist or minimalist –– tend to form early in life and are embedded in a family’s approach to health and well-being. The contents of your medicine cabinet reflect which approach you prefer.
It’s been almost a year since our lives were profoundly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. For grandparents, marking this anniversary with their grandchildren can help them make sense of what they have been through. Asking them questions will help determine how best to commemorate the day.
While as many as one in 10 American women is affected by endometriosis, it can take years to get a correct diagnosis because the symptoms may mimic other common conditions. And myths about this condition may keep some women from seeking help.
Following recent controversy over the drug Crestor, considering the potential side effects of statin drugs along with their benefits is worthwhile.
February 14th is more than Valentine’s Day –– it’s also National Donor Day, when health organizations sponsor sign-ups for organ and tissue donation. For those in need, such a donation can be life-changing — or lifesaving. If you wonder what can be donated or how, read on.
For decades, people with an allergy to dust mites took over-the-counter medications for relief, and if those were not effective they could choose to receive a course of immunotherapy shots that lasted years. A newer form of treatment is available in pill form and is taken at home.