4 Things You Should Never Say to a Caregiver
Caregiving can be overwhelming and isolating. Here are simple ways to offer support.
Runners: Are You Hydrating Correctly?
Ask yourself these five questions to find out.
10 Surprising Facts About Cranberries
Here’s why this super fruit should be more than just a Thanksgiving side dish.
Healthy Teeth Habits Dental Hygienists Swear By
You really can try these at home.
12 Farmers Market Must-Haves, According to Dietitians
Nutrition pros reveal their produce – and other – picks.
3 Ways to Raise Kids Who Will Be Active for Life
Teaching your children to be ‘physically literate’ is as important as teaching them to be literate.
Punching Out Parkinson’s: Boxing Training Improves Symptoms
This noncontact form of boxing is helping people with Parkinson’s disease fight back.
5 Things to Do When You’ve Inherited Addiction
If you have a family history of addiction, here’s how to break the cycle.
Who Actually Needs a 2,000-Calorie Diet?
Finding your ideal daily calorie intake.
How to Help a Hoarder
Hint: It’s not by extreme-cleaning his or her home.
How to Build Your Brand as a Yoga Teacher
A certification alone won’t attract students.
Fentanyl: the Scariest Opioid?
With 50 times the strength of heroin, fentanyl poses a rising threat.
Is Fear of Mass Violence Cramping Your Travel Plans?
The reaction is understandable, but there are ways to cope.
5 Excuses for Unhealthy Airport Eating and Why They Won’t Fly
A flight delay doesn’t have to put your diet on hold, too.
5 Ways to Cut Calories Without Dieting
Mindless-eating research from Cornell University shows us how to eat less.
Vitamin D Deficiency and the Prevention of Heart Disease: to Treat or Not Treat?
An in-depth look at the “sunshine” vitamin.
Good Vibrations: the Perks and Pitfalls of Whole Body Vibration Therapy
Is enthusiasm for the therapy – used in athletes and Parkinson’s patients, among others – ahead of the science?
Find Your Tribe: a Recovering Addict’s Guide to Finding Necessary Support
You need five types of people. Here’s who they are.
Don’t Let Dormant Butt Syndrome Slow You Down
A weak butt could be causing your pain.
Stop Calling Cancer a ‘Gift’
The disease can bring life meaning, but that doesn’t outweigh what it takes away.
LGBTQ Youth Health: What to Talk About During Pride Month
The route to pride starts here – with being there for your kids.
10 Surprising Facts About Cherries
The summertime favorite packs myriad health benefits.
What Everyone Needs to Know About Opioid Overdoses
Superstar musician Prince is the latest casualty of an epidemic of opioid overdoses gripping the U.S.
Ready to Make a Healthy Change? Start Here
These four strategies are your tickets to long-term success.
Pop Stars Are Marketing Unhealthy Food and Drink – and That’s a Problem
New research quantifies the nutritional quality of food and drink endorsements by music celebrities popular among teens.
Bunions: No Fun for Your Feet
Recovering from bunion surgery is no picnic either.
7 Ways to Look Great on Your Wedding Day Without Dieting
Cut bloat and gain energy with these last-minute tricks.
Preventing Medical Errors: What You Need to Know
While doctors and hospitals seek to reduce deadly mistakes, patients can take steps to stay safe.
Taking Steps to Cure Hepatitis C
Though pricey, new treatment options are much more effective, with far fewer side effects.
Ready to Try Matcha?
Here’s why you should, what it is and how to take it.
Health officials now confirm 11 cases of measles in Arizona
An outbreak of measles that began with an inmate at a federal detention center for immigrants in central Arizona has now grown to 11 confirmed cases
Sisters diagnosed weeks apart fight breast cancer together
Two Utah sisters have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer within about two weeks of each other, a coincidence that doctors say is extremely rare
Anti-Aging Secrets From 7 Centenarians
Adopting their surprisingly simple philosophies can lead to a long, healthy life.
What Nursing Home ‘Memory Care’ Means
Good facilities help residents with dementia stay safe, active and engaged.
UN: Latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea is now over
The World Health Organization says the latest Ebola outbreak in Guinea has ended and the country is now entering a 90-day heightened surveillance period to monitor for any unexpected cases
Suffering from Sinus Infections? One Treatment Size Does Not Fit All
If you’re one of the 37 million people to suffer from a sinus infection this year, here’s everything you need to know.
Parents criticize officials after lead found at 2 schools
Portland parents delivered harsh criticism for school officials Tuesday over high amounts of lead announced last week but found in March testing of some water sources at two schools
Many children go to primary care for concussions, not the ER
New research confirms that relying on emergency room data to estimate the prevalence of childhood concussions doesn’t deliver a complete picture because most seek treatment in primary care
Stop Touting Weight-Loss Surgery as a Miracle Cure
These procedures aren’t without serious side effects and many patients regain the weight lost.
Denmark plans to delist transgender identity as mental issue
Denmark is preparing to change the law so that being transgender will no longer be considered a mental disorder
UN: Sex transmission of Zika more common than first thought
The U.N. health agency says sexual transmission of Zika is more common than first thought
French court OKs the transfer to Spain of dead man’s sperm
France’s top administrative court has ordered that a dead man’s frozen sperm be sent to Spain so his widow can be inseminated
UN health agency trumpets ‘plain packaging’ for tobacco
The UN health agency says “plain packaging” on tobacco products has shown to be an effective complement to health warnings, advertising restrictions, and curbs on misleading packaging to help save lives
8 Ways Nutritionists Have Changed Their Diets Over the Past 10 Years
Science has altered experts’ eating habits.
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