Millennial Health

As normal activities such as dining out resume, there has been an increase in cases in people in their 20s and 30s in pockets around the country. Some experts say it's because of lack of social distancing and mask wearing.

Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For The Coronavirus

9:09pm June 19, 2020

by Will Stone

In parts of the country, more people in their 20s and 30s are testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts say this is likely due to more testing and less adherence to distancing and mask guidelines.

The measles virus is highly contagious. If someone with measles coughs or sneezes, the virus in those droplets can survive for two hours afterward — infecting about 90% of the people lacking immunity who pass through that space.

Millennial And Gen-X Travelers: Need Another Measles Shot?

6:43am September 02, 2019

by April Dembosky

Americans born in the '70s and '80s may not be immune to measles, health officials say. If you're traveling to a country or region having an outbreak, consider a second dose of vaccine before you go.

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This computer-enhanced barium contrast X-ray shows colon cancer in red. Researchers have been trying to figure out what looks to be a decade-long rise in colon cancer among people younger than 50.

Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?

12:53pm February 28, 2017

by Richard Harris

Data suggests that the rate of colon cancer among people under 50 is on the rise, but there are lots of possible explanations for that. Scientists say teasing out the truth will be tricky.

Multitasking may be preventing you from getting work done.

Don't Look Now! How Your Devices Hurt Your Productivity

3:34pm October 19, 2016

by Lesley McClurg

Our tendency to respond immediately to email and texts gets in the way of high-level thinking, a neuroscientist says. Want to be more productive at work? Turn off most tech, at least part of the day.

Tough thumbs but weak hands? Millennials use technology in their workplaces more than their counterparts in 1985.

Millennials May Be Losing Their Grip

1:07pm June 13, 2016

by Natalie Jacewicz

Less manual labor may be why today's young adults have weaker grips than their counterparts did 30 years ago. The change augurs limper handshakes and fewer opened jars for 20-somethings.