As we get into another winter holiday season, COVID is still part of our lives. And although it's hard to predict exactly what this year's cold, flu and coronavirus season will look like, experts want ...

HERMISTON — The recent Oregon Statewide Assessment showed proficiency in math and science among Hermiston students increased while student proficiency in English language arts fell slightly. The ...

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Not all blood tests require you to fast, but you should always follow your doctor’s instructions if you do need to fast for a specific exam. Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers ...

For generations of U.S. schoolchildren, phrases like "shuttle run" and "sit-and-reach" likely conjure vivid memories of what was once a staple of American physical education: the Presidential Fitness ...

Birmingham (UK), July 23, 2025 (ANI): Speaking on India’s performance in the ongoing India vs England Test series, former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla shared optimism about the team’s future despite ...

Medicare Advantage (MA) insurer Alignment Healthcare scored a partial victory in its longstanding lawsuit over 2025 star ratings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The health ...

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A simple test that takes only seconds to complete can ...

A simple, though not necessarily easy, test may help predict how many years a person has left, according to exercise researchers who have been tracking thousands of middle-aged and older people for ...