Everyone and their mom seem to have an opinion about carbohydrates. How much you should eat, when you should eat…
Stroke is not a disease that’s exclusive to the elderly. Fans were shocked and saddened when Luke Perry, former teen…
Harvard Health Blog There has been lots of attention on concussions in youth, especially from sports, over the past few…
Harvard Health Blog All too many women recognize the signals of urinary tract infections, or UTIs: pain and burning when…
Hazelnut. Banana. Pea. Walnut. There are tons of non-dairy milks on the market, and they can taste radically different: creamy…
About a third of children and adolescents take dietary supplements. Parents should be cautious though, some physicians warn, because some…
Over the years, a lot of people have come to see me about an aching knee, back, shoulder or other…
Searching for new solutions to chronic suffering Pain — ongoing, chronic pain that plagues us day after day — can…
Living with a terminal cancer that is seldom understood Chicagoan Shannon Collins was in for a shock. At age 26,…
At the Chicago Memory Café, a group of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with their caregivers,…
Everyone knows that uncomfortable, annoying gasp of air known as the hiccup. But can you imagine having hiccups indefinitely? Physicians…
All cancer patients should have access to the healthy food needed to nourish and heal their bodies. That’s why Advocate…
Know the Warning Signs in Older Adults A recent study in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging revealed a shocking…
Lung cancer, generally asymptomatic in its early stages, is often not discovered until it’s more advanced. But a new robotic…
Those looking to relieve stress and pain might test the water with Watsu, a form of water therapy. In a…
Mosquitoes and ticks are most active during spring and summer, bringing with them not just a propensity for bites, but…
You don’t have to look hard to find lotions and potions, patches and tinctures, lip balm and gummies infused with…
Does medical marijuana deliver on its pain-relieving promises? Every day, Samantha is in pain. Her elbows and knees feel inflamed.…
When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow Chronic pain is more than a physical problem. Those who suffer…
Holistic therapies and mind-body treatments can help with chronic pain Kari Wagner was walking home from the park with her…
A shift in approach delivers a dose of hope Pain has always played a role in Kristen Willard’s life. She…
Even under the best of circumstances, it’s challenging for immigrants to adjust to a new life in a new country.…
For diet soda fans, recent news reports linking these popular drinks to higher risk of stroke may have been alarming.…
In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief. But…
You work out regularly and watch what you eat. So why do you have to lie down to button your…
About two years ago, Michael Saraceno decided he wanted to lose weight. He was nearing 275 pounds and was planning…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have been struggling with a persistent pain on the right side…
Human beings have a built-in need for friendships. Friends help us through the pressures of everyday living and the havoc…
The #MeToo movement has helped to empower countless victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence. But after hearing all of…
Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for Americans, but here’s a heartening statistic: About half of heart-disease…
During a scrimmage for high school soccer tryouts, right freshman defenseman Andrew Devendorf and a teammate jumped to head a…
Cappy Lindsey catches the blue agate crystal as it falls from her necklace pendant. She bought the crystal with her…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped,…
Northwestern Medicine and University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) scientists have identified a gene that causes severe glaucoma in children. The finding…
Harvard Health Blog Here are some headlines on fertility and diet that caught our attention: The ultimate fertility diet: We…
In the old days, if you had a symptom that didn’t go away, you’d call your doctor. Today, many people…
Professional dancers, like professional athletes, are subject to injury because of the constant stress they put on their bodies. And…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I recently had an echocardiogram that showed I have a hole between…
It’s time to tune into the Dirty Dozen, based on the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) analysis of USDA tests on…
Environmental Nutrition Newsletter More and more people are putting plant proteins — beans, lentils, peas, soyfoods, nuts, seeds and whole…
Harvard Health Blog Chondroitin sulfate is among the most popular supplements in the world. It’s often taken in combination with…
Harvard Health Blog If you’re the kind of person who avoids public bathrooms at all costs, you may feel validated,…
Ripped apart. That’s one way to describe what’s happened to families seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Traumatized. That’s one…
Our minds are one of the most powerful things about us. Everything from our physical health to our sense of…
You’re on an airplane in the middle of a storm, lightning flashing outside the window, your seat rocking. “I’m scared,”…
Helping women with endometriosis find relief Endometriosis is a women’s health issue that has long remained in the shadows. Even…
From telehealth to magnetic stimulation, innovative therapies provide alternatives At the end of the 19th century, it wasn’t uncommon for…
Chicago programs help young victims of trauma find their way forward “What happened to you?” Asking troubled children that question…
Families ride the roller-coaster of type 1 diabetes Managing type 1 diabetes is not easy — especially for kids. With…
Fighting against the stigma of mental illness and advocating for parity Moments after delivering her first child, a baby girl,…
