Will miscarriage care remain available?
When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a…
4 things everyone needs to know about measles
When measles broke out in 31 states several years ago, health experts were surprised to…
Ready to give up the lead vest?
At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the…
Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
All of us have an internal clock that regulates our circadian rhythms, including when we…
Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer…
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what…
Why eat lower on the seafood chain?
Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by…
Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?
Last year, headlines describing a study about artificial intelligence (AI) were eye-catching, to say the…
Is snuff really safer than smoking?
Snuff is a smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It rarely makes headlines. But it…
How to stay healthy during a drought
What is a drought? A drought is a prolonged dry period without rain. In the…