US medicine spending shows rare dip Total U.S. spending on prescription medicines declined last year, a first in more than half a century. The dip was 1 percent, to $325.8 billion — a 3.5 percent drop after accounting for population growth and economic expansion, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
Too Many People Take Daily Aspirin. Here's Who Should Stop. Official recommendations have changedBy Kevin LoriaFor decades, taking low-dose aspirin (81 mg) every day was widely recommended as an easy way to prevent heart attacks and strokes. But that ... 12/14/2024 - 11:43 pm | View Link
Apple’s Visual Intelligence in iOS 18.2 is impressive, but it’s only available on iPhone 16 models (and above). If you have an older iPhone, don’t worry—there are great alternatives that offer similar features without requiring the latest hardware.
Managing your email inbox can often feel overwhelming. With a constant influx of work emails, promotional offers, and newsletters, it's easy for important messages to get buried. Fortunately, Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook offer powerful filtering tools that allow you to take control.
In today’s age, prolonged screen time on a computer is almost inevitable. However, it also causes eye strain and fatigue. Fortunately, Windows offers a built-in feature that can help alleviate this issue.
Let's face it: our phones know more about us than we sometimes realize—storing everything from personal messages to banking details. That's why keeping my Android phone secure is a top priority for me.
If you’re hosting a large group of people for the holidays, it’s especially important to make sure you have an adequate phone charging station. By having ample chargers, power strips, and portable charges, you can make sure none of your guests leave with a dead phone!
As a longtime Gmail user, I recently took a leap and switched to the Spark Mail app on my Android phone. I wanted to see if it could simplify my email experience without sacrificing functionality. Spoiler alert: It exceeded my expectations on multiple fronts.