What can you do when your child has a cold?
The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Although it is just getting really cold across the country, it feels as if we have been in full cold and cough season for a while. The office sounds like what I call “kennel cough,” as every child seems to be coughing; even those who are just coming […]
Healthy lifestyle choices can slow the rise of pancreatic cancer
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently heard about two friends diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. And I seem to be reading about more celebrities with the disease. Is it becoming more prominent? Is there a screening test? A: It occurs slightly more often in men compared to women. Although pancreatic cancer accounts […]
How much artificial trans fat is still in our food?
Harvard Health Blog I felt guilty. I looked like any other health-conscious customer in the grocery store, perusing Nutrition Facts labels. But I was really there to hunt down a dangerous ingredient on store shelves called artificial trans fat. It’s the worst type of fat in our food supply — so bad, in fact, […]
Five natural ways to fight constipation
Environmental Nutrition Americans spend nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars a year trying to deal with constipation. It’s a side effect of certain drugs, a complication of some medical conditions, and a common complaint of aging, but constipation can also be caused by dehydration, a low-fiber diet and/or a sedentary lifestyle. Here’s what you […]
Is the “valentine” pheromone real or a myth?
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I haven’t yet picked a Valentine’s Day gift for my girlfriend. I was thinking about a pheromone-containing perfume. Do they really work? A: Experts don’t agree on whether pheromones exist in humans, and whether they influence our behavior. However, it has been documented that some animals […]
