When I ask my girls, ages 8 and 10, what they want to be when they grow up, my younger daughter says a professional athlete (she's not sure which sport just yet!) and my older daughter says an Olympian in track and field. With those goals, I simply cannot imagine they won't be playing sports throughout middle and high school and beyond.
Considering that so many Americans consume a large percentage of meals outside the home, how do you reach nutrition goals with so many options? We've done the legwork for you at the most popular fast food chains.
All hail the ice queen! 9-year old Karissa Mitchell, born without a right hand and most of her wrist, was gifted with a "Frozen"-themed prosthetic arm last week. The arm was put together by Enabling the Future, a national organization with a chapter on campus at Siena College. For their first project in 2015, the student-run Siena e-NABLE group created an Iron Man-themed hand that went to five-year old Jack Carder in Ohio.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to supporters of abortion rights Monday morning. In Texas, where Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt originated, reactions were strong and divided.
Researchers now have a broader understanding of the health disparities suffered by gay, lesbian and bisexual people. A recent study found that these groups are more likely to suffer psychological distress, heavy drinking and heavy cigarette smoking.
Researchers now have a broader understanding of the health disparities suffered by gay, lesbian and bisexual people. A recent study found that these groups are more likely to suffer psychological distress, heavy drinking and heavy cigarette smoking.
A patient's illness, race and ethnicity can significantly influence how much care they receive in their final days or how satisfied their family members may be with that care.
The Supreme Court will announce its ruling on a controversial Texas abortion law Monday morning as it closes out a term that may be remembered for how justices struggled with a divided court after the death of Antonin Scalia in February.
There was a time when abortion was simply part of life in the United States. People didn't scream about it in protest, and services were marketed openly.
Abortion will always be one of those hotly debated and emotional issues. But if you think you have a good handle on the state of abortion in the U.S., you may be surprised by some of these stats:
Geriatric emergency rooms, which are slowly spreading across the country, provide seniors with more expertise from physicians, nurses and others trained specifically to diagnose and care for the elderly, researchers said.
Nestled in the middle of the southern Polish countryside, there's a small yellow house that has the look of a dollhouse. But what is occurring on the inside is much more complex.
After voting Thursday to leave the European Union, citizens of the United Kingdom now face the consequences, including the potential impact on their health care services.
