Hearing aids may help you live longer, but barriers to their use persist

Hearing aids may help you live longer, but barriers to their use persist

(NEW YORK) -- Regular use of hearing aids is associated with decreased death rates in U.S. adults with hearing loss, a new study out of USC found. The findings highlight the importance of encouraging people to use hearing aids and of ensuring everyone who needs hearing aids can get them,…
New York City public hospitals bring back mask mandates in certain areas

New York City public hospitals bring back mask mandates in certain areas

(NEW YORK) -- Indoor mask requirements have been reinstated at all New York City public hospitals amid a rise in respiratory viruses including COVID-19 and flu. The mandate extends to the 11 hospitals, 30 health centers and five long-term care facilities run by NYC Health + Hospitals. The city's health…
What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet of 2024

What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet of 2024

(NEW YORK) -- For the seventh straight year, the Mediterranean diet has won the title of best overall diet in U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of best diets. The diet is endorsed by the American Heart Association for its cardiovascular benefits. The diet was shown to reduce the…
Why hospitals in several states are reinstating mask requirements

Why hospitals in several states are reinstating mask requirements

(NEW YORK) -- Some hospitals across the United States are reinstating indoor masking rules amid rising cases and hospitalizations of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19 and influenza. Hospitals in at least six states -- California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Washington and Wisconsin -- have put masking guidelines in place, according to…