Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what…
Year: 2023
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…
One more reason to brush your teeth?
Maybe we should add toothbrushes to the bouquet of flowers we bring to friends and…
Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription)…
Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down
If you've been cocooning due to winter’s cold, who can blame you? But a lack…
How well do you worry about your health?
Don’t worry. It’s good advice if you can take it. Of course that’s not always…
What complications can occur after prostate cancer surgery?
Earlier this year, US defense secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications resulting from prostate…