The decline in male sperm count and quality Take a closer look at a man’s sperm cells and you’ll learn…
The rise in mental health issues and what parents can do Fifteen-year-old Evan Wilson likes to play video games, draw…
Cannabidiol (CBD), cultivated from the cannabis plant, is being used to relieve anxiety and promote holistic well-being, offering therapeutic effects…
Social media is widely used for exchanging news, photos and opinions. But today, it’s also being used by patients to…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Why do people become more forgetful as they age? A: It’s common…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is there anything I can do now to prevent my 1-year-old from getting celiac…
Harvard Health Blog As we learn more about the frequency and effects of concussions in football, we are increasingly being…
Harvard Health Blog Whenever my lower back gets tight (which happens more often than not after being glued to my…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 34, and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter What is millet? It may not be in most kitchens, but the popularity of this grain is…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I am considering intermittent fasting. While I definitely need to shed a…
Harvard Health Blog While sunscreen is essential to lowering your risk for skin cancer, there are other simple, over-the-counter options…
Our hair is a big part of our identity. And hair loss, unfortunately, can create emotional and social issues for…
Packaged convenience foods give snacking a bad rap, but a nutritious snack can help you better manage your food intake…
The 411 on limiting saturated fats. Chances are, nothing good comes to mind when you hear those words. That’s because…
Q: How does a shared-benefit rider for long term care insurance work? Does it cost more than regular coverage? A:…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I just heard that children younger than 12 months of age should…
The Kid’s Doctor The marketing of foods to children continues to be a hot topic. As any parent knows, by…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: My wife says that I worry too much and it’s bad for…
Harvard Health Blog It’s a bit like clockwork: Soon after an important scientific finding about health, a slew of self-help…
Brilliant red tomatoes tug heavily at their vines, ripe and plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer. Tomatoes were…
If you wear prescription glasses, you know the drill: You go in for an eye exam at an eyewear retail…
Obese middle-age men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the death rate of those who had traditional medical…
Harvard Health Blog You might call them pain relievers. You might take them for back pain, headache, or arthritis. Your…
Pancakes and maple syrup, spaghetti and meatballs, chocolate and strawberries — these are the “Thelma and Louises” of the food…
Harvard Health Blog Breast is best. We pediatricians say this all the time, because it’s true. Breast milk was uniquely…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: People keep telling me to stop cracking my knuckles. Does it cause…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter Toast, bagels, oatmeal, and cold cereal. That’s the high-carb stuff of the typical American breakfast. Yet the…
According to researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health, children as young as 4 years old with symptoms of…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, my niece was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 16. No one else in…
Harvard Health Blog I’ve always thought it sounded counterintuitive to use an acid to alleviate indigestion, but the number of…
If you’re looking for something lighter, healthier and tastier than typical grilled fare, then think about cooking up a salad…
The once maligned beverage has emerged in recent years as a sort of health food, or rather drink. The public…
Harvard Health Blog If you’ve ever passed a kidney stone, you probably would not wish it on your worst enemy,…
Harvard Health Blog Tonsillectomies are one of the most common surgeries performed on children — but the decision to do…
Protect yourself and your family by using caution when buying medicine online. There are many pharmacy websites that operate legally…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can an untreated wart on my hand spread to another person? Is treatment for…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I take simvastatin to lower my cholesterol. I have been on the…
Sitting down to a healthy lunch gives you a chance to refocus and refuel during a busy day. If you…
When faced with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or other symptoms of the mind and brain, it can…
Collectively, Americans check their smartphones over 8 billion times per day. And young adults age 18 to 24 send or…
For most gamblers, betting on the outcome of a sporting event, lottery drawing, casino table game, or any event with…
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do…
Harvard Health Blog As part of my 2018 fitness goals, I resolved to spend two days a week in what…
Self-care. It’s the buzzworthy phrase of the year that’s more than just a trend. This year, 72 percent of millennial…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between palliative care and hospice care? ANSWER: People often confuse palliative…
It can be awkward or difficult to welcome back a colleague who has been absent for reasons related to mental…
When you’re constantly plowing through mile-long to-do lists and putting out family fires (e.g.., the kids are fighting … again;…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I just bought my third pair of gym shoes, and none of…
Starting the day with breakfast gets the entire day off on the right foot — but many of us skip…
