More articles about: Wellness & Prevention
Ear watercolor showing a sound wave
Health Lab
Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?
Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.
arm strong muscle band aid UM
Health Lab
Flu could come raging back
Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups,
woman receiving shot
Health Lab
A boost just in time for Fall: Updated COVID shots are now available
A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
technology display screen touching it
Health Lab
Durable coating kills COVID virus, other germs in minutes
The new technology could start making public spaces safer within a year.
Microscopic red polio cells virus
Health Lab
Should you worry about the polio virus?
A recent case in the U.S. sounds the alarm for more vaccination.
Mannequins on music notes
Health Lab
The musician’s body
Professional musicians are athletes. That’s not just a metaphor — at least not for the speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, laryngologists, vocal coaches, and other providers who care for them.
glove hand holding vaccine vial
Health Lab
What to know about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The latest COVID vaccine expands the list of effective options for coronavirus protection.
Woman in mauve zip up sports jacket with arms raised smiling
Health Lab
Exercise as medicine
Whether you’re a novice, professional athlete or in between, an expert shares the important health benefits of exercise.
Doctor, children and toys spiraling
Health Lab
Children’s mental health is in crisis
Here are 7 things you can do right now to help.
monkey pox virus cells microscopic orange cells
Health Lab
Monkeypox: How to protect against the rare viral threat
An outbreak of a pox virus, not typically found in Europe and North America, has many on alert.
burnt cigarette smoke black grey background
Health Lab
Why is the FDA seeking to ban menthol cigarettes? 4 questions answered
Menthol cigarettes were responsible for an estimated 377,000 premature deaths in the U.S. during the past 40 years.
orange yellow cells floating green blue
Health Lab
What to know about sexually transmitted infections
With rates of some STIs on the rise, it’s never been more important to understand the risks, symptoms and treatments.
man looking at bubbles pink background
Health Lab
Opioids: 4 ways to reduce harm, overdose and death
Experts share tips for individuals, clinicians and community members to improve how to address substance use disorders and save lives.
Health Lab
Most cardiac arrests happen at home. Here’s how to make yours ‘heartsafe’
The program partners with first responders and community leaders to increase awareness of in-home cardiac arrests.
Woman floating in wine bottle in ocean
Health Lab
Is it time to change your drinking habits?
A psychiatrist discusses the barriers to seeking help for alcohol use disorder and how to overcome them.