It might sound too good to be true, but one of the very best and most effective ways to lose weight is to spend more time lying completely still. Music to our ears, right? And it’s true; research has found that how much you sleep has a direct impact on your waistline, with people who… Read More: How getting more sleep helped reporter lose weight »
Headaches are very common in children. By the time they reach 18, essentially all kids will have had at least one. Most children get them rarely, usually with an illness. But some children get recurrent headaches. About 5% of kindergartners experience this problem, and the percentage goes up as children get older. By the time… Read More: Recurrent headaches in children: What to know and do »
Believe it or not, ear wax serves a great purpose. It protects the skin in the ear canal, acts as a deterrent for dirt and bacteria, and assists in cleaning and lubricating the ear. Yet too much of a good thing can be detrimental, especially when it prevents your hearing aids from working properly. Changing… Read More: How to remove ear wax from your hearing aids »
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). In response to a Kaiser Health News investigation into the University of Virginia Health System’s aggressive collection practices, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter Thursday demanding answers to questions about UVA’s billing practices, financial assistance policies and even its prices.… Read More: Sen. Grassley Questions UVA Health On Findings From KHN Investigation »