We’ve become obsessed with fitness fads. Trends like Crossfit, Orangetheory, Shred415, P90X and hot yoga are great methods for being…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a colonoscopy still recommended for everyone when they turn 50? Are there other…
Get ready to be bombarded with mailings and TV ads for Medicare plans. Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and…
“You are here at a Conscious Parenting Summit,” award-winning author and international speaker Shefali Tsabary, PhD, told a gathering at…
I read an intriguing study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal about children who have persistent middle ear fluid (otitis…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 41 and have had regular periods (every 28 days) my entire life,…
If you’re a young or middle-aged adult, you may think strokes only happen to senior citizens. But experts say you’re…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have osteoarthritis in both knees. What’s the best over-the-counter pain reliever?…
You’re losing weight at a nice, steady pace, and then, all of a sudden, the scale doesn’t budge, even though…
Thanksgiving is all about abundance — or, often, overabundance. Your Uncle Tom wants to bring his favorite butter-laden mashed potatoes,…
The vast majority of seniors don’t have long-term-care insurance. For all but the wealthiest, deteriorating health or an imminent need…
As you approach your final 10 or so years of work, did you ever think how you’d pay the bills…
Q: I signed up for a high-deductible insurance policy at my new job, but my employer offers a flexible spending…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More than half of Americans use dietary supplements, including multivitamins and botanical supplements, in tablet, capsule, liquid…
When you’ve been handed a burger at a backyard barbecue, chances are you make a beeline for the condiment table.…
whatdoctorsknow.com The American Cancer Society’s breast cancer screening guidelines could cause many women to wonder when they should have their…
Harvard Health Blog This past August, her exuberance, emotion and enthusiasm had already made Fu Yuanhui the most famous Chinese…
Harvard Health Blog Stress is rampant, and high blood pressure (what doctors call hypertension) is on the rise. So it’s…
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, or the bowel prep that goes with it. But colon screening — testing…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 62 years old and am having difficulty keeping healthy weight on due to…
The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I’ve been suffering from a skin rash for many years. Patches of my…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: What kind of tests will help me find out why I am…
Harvard Health Blog As a pediatrician, I talk about healthy eating a lot — and I talk to a lot…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I am starting to have knee pain when I climb stairs. I…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I had a mild heart attack a few months ago. Right after,…
Everywhere we look, we’re reading, shopping, banking or being entertained online with digital devices small and large — at work,…
In the past, medical textbooks described the typical person unlucky enough to develop a kidney stone as a white, middle-aged,…
You see them clamped to the wrists of people everywhere: restaurant servers, office colleagues, fellow gym rats, the teenager next…
You know that exercise usually makes you feel better, but sometimes life — or excuses — can get in the…
Harvard Health Blog According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2015 Facts and Figures sheet: “The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease…
Harvard Health Blog “Tequila could reverse osteoporosis!” “Drinking tequila is good for your bones!” “Have a third margarita — because…
Harvard Health Letter Healthy behaviors clearly make sense from a rational standpoint, but they can be a drag — and…
whatdoctorsknow.com Researchers at The Tisch Cancer Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a key…
Stroll through the grocery store and you’ll see a flurry of food products proudly touting their protein content, whether it’s…
During the heat of summer, staying hydrated is even more important, especially if you’re exercising outdoors. While plain water should…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Your kidneys work hard every day to filter out wastes from your bloodstream. Unfortunately, an estimated 20…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Are there any risks for women with varicose veins during pregnancy? A:…
In retirement, good health is a very costly condition. That’s the conclusion of a new study comparing total health care…
Medicare home health coverage can be a crucial benefit for seniors who have just been discharged from the hospital or…
EatingWell.com Vinegar’s not a magic elixir — but it may be able to help your waistline, cholesterol and more! Research…
Varicose veins–those dark blue or purple leg veins that bulge just beneath the skin’s surface–leave many sufferers feeling self-conscious. But…
Q: I’m about to sign up for Medicare, and I know there are gaps in the coverage. How much should…
Americans are encouraged to get more calcium to build and maintain strong healthy bones. But recent headlines suggest that too…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes mesothelioma, and how is it different from lung cancer? Are there any…
Does your child eat three meals a day with healthy snacks along the way? I often find myself talking to…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 49 and in good health but am concerned about osteoporosis since I…
Whether wintertime for you means blizzards or drizzle, one thing is certain: short, dark days can take a toll on…
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine casts light on a little-known hazard associated with America’s multibillion-dollar dietary…
Harvard Health Blog A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) focuses on what happens to…
Some persistent food and health myths just don’t seem to go away. To really be healthy this summer, stick to…
