Columbia University scientists and collaborators at Rover Diagnostics have created a rapid PCR test that can be used at the point of care. Weighing in at two pounds, the portable device can rival the sensitivity and accuracy of traditional lab-based PCR testing equipment, but providing results in as little as 23 minutes. 

If you think sex is the province of the young, you’re wrong. People in their 20s are having less sex now than ever before, studies show, so it’s possible that you’re as active, or more so, as the average millennial. About a third of us are getting busy several times a week, one survey found.

And most of us are still in the game: 91 percent of men and 86 percent of women in their 50s report being sexually active, although activity levels vary widely. So, there’s no “normal” amount of sex for people our age. What matters more is that you and your partner are happy with your sex life. Men and women age differently, and some studies indicate that sexual interest wanes differently as well. Combine that with emotional and physical issues, and it’s possible that you and your partner aren’t on ...

Bond yields jumped this week after another major rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
The 2-year Treasury yield on Friday climbed to 4.266%, notching a 15-year high, and the 10-year Treasury reached 3.829%, the highest in 11 years.
Yield curve inversions, occurring when shorter-term government bonds have higher yields than long-term bonds, are one indicator of a possible future recession.

Meeting Your Physical, Emotional and Social Wellness Goals? Why Seniors Should Pursue A Complete Health Program, And How A Medicare Advantage Plan May Help Whether you’re caring for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to know that a combination of physical, emotional and social wellness can contribute to overall health. Taking care of all three areas of wellness can become even more important with age.

We knew it! Research shows there are lots of upsides to using caffeine to improve performance Caffeine can improve performance by three per cent, regardless of the sport or distance Guidelines regarding the consumption of caffeine to enhance athletic performance have changed significantly. In the past is was believed to be a diuretic, beneficial in high doses primarily for marathoners, and most effective when consumed an hour pre-event.