When Eliana DeVos plays with her Ariel doll, her mom can’t help but get emotional. “I call her my little mermaid,” Krystal DeVos, who lives in Corpus Christi, Texas, told CNN. What makes that nickname extra special is the surprising way Eliana’s life was saved — through the use of fish skin. Eliana was born… read on > read on >
A structured exercise program helped colon cancer survivors live longer and lowered their odds for a relapse, a major international study shows. The program lasted three years and included regular meetings with a fitness coach, Associated Press reported. Over the period, people in the exercise group had 28% fewer cancers and had 37% fewer deaths… read on > read on >
Losing just 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower later risk of disease and premature death, new research shows. Researchers found that people who lost about 6.5% of their body weight — without using weight loss drugs or surgery — reaped big health benefits later in life, CNN reported. For someone who weighs 180… read on > read on >
The last thing a cancer patient might like to do is hit the treadmill or hop on an exercise bike, given how much the disease and its treatments drain a person’s energy. But toughing through regular workouts can boost their odds of beating cancer, a new study says. Getting recommended levels of physical activity reduces… read on > read on >
Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says. People who spent more time sitting around were more likely to experience cognitive decline and brain degeneration, no matter how much they exercised, researchers reported May 13 in the journal Alzheimer’s… read on > read on >
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon. The team announced Tuesday that Tatum had surgery to repair the injury. Tatum, 27, was hurt in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game four playoff loss to the New York Knicks. He fell while chasing a loose ball… read on > read on >
Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and physical education classes were less likely to develop problems like depression, anxiety and addiction as they aged into teenagers, researchers reported May 13 in the British… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and could lead to serious infections. The affected products are: Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black (CI# 77266; Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027) Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze (CI# 21095; Lot#:… read on > read on >
Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge. Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People who increased their physical activity to meet recommended guidelines between ages 45 and 65 had less accumulation of amyloid beta, a toxic protein that… read on > read on >
In a sudden about-face, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it won’t slash funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, a major research project focused on preventing disease in older women. The decision follows concerns about a move to end contracts supporting the whole study, which has tracked the health of tens… read on > read on >
