Women post-menopause can face increased risk for heart disease
video

Women post-menopause can face increased risk for heart disease

Ladies as our bodies change, so do our risk factors. How menopause raises your risk for heart disease and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Ladies as our bodies change, so do our risk factors. How menopause raises your risk for heart disease and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Bike riding is good for your health, but don't forget to stay safe

Bike riding is good for your health, but don't forget to stay safe

We've known that riding a bicycle is good for our health but a new study is showing it is even better than most of us thought.

We've known that riding a bicycle is good for our health but a new study is showing it is even better than most of us thought.

CDC: Drowning deaths in children are on the rise
video

CDC: Drowning deaths in children are on the rise

With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.

With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.

Study: Kids' caffeine consumption is out of control
video

Study: Kids' caffeine consumption is out of control

Survey data of parents found kids are drinking a lot of coffee. That could be an issue for the young generation where side effects are greater and whose bodies aren't ready to handle the surge of caffeine.

Survey data of parents found kids are drinking a lot of coffee. That could be an issue for the young generation where side effects are greater and whose bodies aren't ready to handle the surge of caffeine.

Pickles are not only tasty - but healthy too, according to experts
video

Pickles are not only tasty - but healthy too, according to experts

Pickles generally offer some fiber, antioxidants as well as vitamins to support eye and heart health. Fermented pickles specifically, are good source of protein biotics, which are helpful for your gut. Pickles are often low in calories, but it's important to remember that sweet pickles tend to have added sugar. Dill pickles are high in sodium.

Pickles generally offer some fiber, antioxidants as well as vitamins to support eye and heart health. Fermented pickles specifically, are good source of protein biotics, which are helpful for your gut. Pickles are often low in calories, but it's important to remember that sweet pickles tend to have added sugar. Dill pickles are high in sodium.

Strokes can damage the brain in seconds, but there can be recovery says doctor

Strokes can damage the brain in seconds, but there can be recovery says doctor

In the US about 800,000 people suffer a stroke every year. It is the leading cause of long term disability - which is devastating on many levels.

In the US about 800,000 people suffer a stroke every year. It is the leading cause of long term disability - which is devastating on many levels.

Cost of living, healthcare a major source of stress for older Americans says study
video

Cost of living, healthcare a major source of stress for older Americans says study

The poll found that 56 percent of people over 50 say they are very concerned about the cost of medical care and nearly as many said the same about the cost of prescription drugs, the cost of health insurance, and dental care were also top concerns.

The poll found that 56 percent of people over 50 say they are very concerned about the cost of medical care and nearly as many said the same about the cost of prescription drugs, the cost of health insurance, and dental care were also top concerns.

New sepsis detection method using AI could lessen its deadly risk

New sepsis detection method using AI could lessen its deadly risk

Sepsis is the body's overreaction to an infection. It can happen to anyone and when it's severe, a lack of blood flow can quickly lead to fatal organ failure.

Sepsis is the body's overreaction to an infection. It can happen to anyone and when it's severe, a lack of blood flow can quickly lead to fatal organ failure.

Sepsis survivor shares his story as AI could be used for future detection
video

Sepsis survivor shares his story as AI could be used for future detection

Many have never heard of it, but imagine going to the hospital for one thing and suddenly your organs are shutting down, and your life is at risk because of something called sepsis.

Many have never heard of it, but imagine going to the hospital for one thing and suddenly your organs are shutting down, and your life is at risk because of something called sepsis.

Re-usable water bottles could be bacteria breeding grounds if not cleaned regularly

Re-usable water bottles could be bacteria breeding grounds if not cleaned regularly

This applies whether it’s stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Doctor Sumego says all reusable water bottles need to be regularly washed to avoid the buildup of bacteria and mold.

This applies whether it’s stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Doctor Sumego says all reusable water bottles need to be regularly washed to avoid the buildup of bacteria and mold.

Re-usable water bottles need to be cleaned regularly, says doctor
video

Re-usable water bottles need to be cleaned regularly, says doctor

Although they?re a great way to stay hydrated on the go, they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don?t give them a good scrub every now and again.

Although they?re a great way to stay hydrated on the go, they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don?t give them a good scrub every now and again.