WASHINGTON – For Wedam Minyila, hospital rooms have always meant blinding pain. “Like someone stuck a knife in me,” he said. But for a moment on a recent December morning, 19-year-old Wedam, who has sickle cell disease, allowed himself to believe what his doctors had been telling him for months: This visit could be the … Read more
Wellness areas emerged in the corporate space as an escape from the open office environment. These dedicated spaces where employees can relax and take a break from work have been important for many people to focus on their mental health. At home, a wellness area is any indoor or outdoor space that can help you … Read more
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question that you would like an expert to answer, please send it to Curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why don’t stones burn? – Luke, age 4, New Market, New Hampshire Although many stones do not burn, some do. It depends on what the rocks are … Read more
You have started 2025 well: you exercise daily, achieve your step goals and eat healthy. Looking for something different to step up your health game? Consider adding apple cider vinegar to your diet. This tantalizing staple is often mixed into salad dressings and other recipes, but it is also touted for its health benefits, including … Read more
We all want to be the best parent possible, but after stepping into the role of mother or father, it quickly becomes clear that this is a difficult title to achieve and maintain. Between work, school, household chores, pets, and the million other tasks you have to handle, how do you make sure your kids … Read more
A man living in an iron lung after contracting polio in 1952 dies Paul Alexander had been living in an iron lung since 1952 when he contracted polio as a young child. In the mid-20th century, common areas such as swimming pools and sporting events became a source of anxiety for parents who feared the … Read more
This month, Los Angeles County was ravaged by multiple fires fueled by Santa Ana winds, leading to the destruction of several neighborhoods and thousands of people evacuated from their homes. As the city copes with the devastation, people are looking to this disaster, which is already on track to become the worst in California history, … Read more
This is a warning to all avid gym goers. Fitness enthusiast Hillary Nguyen recently shared a video on TikTok describing the health crisis she faced after interacting with dirty gym equipment. “PSA to all my gym girls: If you don’t clean every piece of equipment before you use it, you’re going to want to start,” … Read more
Two days after a family outing, I developed a fever of 103 and wasn’t feeling great. At the hospital, I was diagnosed with sepsis and felt guilty for ruining my family’s trip. I learned that I have no control over what happens and that I need to let go of my mother’s guilt. Two days … Read more
An 84-year-old man presented to a Hong Kong hospital with complications from a urinary flow obstruction, leaving doctors baffled by a seemingly unrelated grayness of his skin, eyes and nails. The unusual color was far from new. In fact, its faint ashen hue reportedly appeared five years ago. Blood tests soon revealed the culprit: silver. … Read more