Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
The late-night craving for something sweet may be doing more harm than simply adding empty calories to your diet. Emerging research suggests a link between consuming … Read more
Understanding how our cells build decisions is fundamental to unraveling the complexities of human health and disease. A new study, published recently in Science Advances, offers … Read more
The skin, our largest organ, is constantly under surveillance by immune cells that defend against a host of potential threats, from bacteria to viruses. Now, researchers … Read more
The aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks wasn’t confined to the physical devastation in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A different … Read more
The popular dieting strategy of intermittent fasting may not offer significant weight loss advantages over other dietary approaches, according to a new study involving nearly 2,000 … Read more
Cherry Hill, N.J. – Residents of Cherry Hill are being urged to take precautions after a skunk tested positive for rabies following an encounter with two … Read more
The subtle yellowing began around the eyes, a shade easily dismissed as fatigue or a trick of the light. But for Sarah Miller, a 42-year-old marketing … Read more
Harsewinkel, Germany – A three-year-vintage girl in the Gütersloh district is battling a rare form of childhood dementia, prompting her parents, Annelie and Leonhard Sieweke, to … Read more
Copenhagen, Denmark – In a landmark achievement for public health, Denmark has turn into the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of … Read more
Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience are reshaping our understanding of the human brain, particularly the function of the default mode network (DMN). Once considered simply a period … Read more
The simple act of engaging in hobbies – from gardening to reading – may offer a significant buffer against the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. … Read more
The path to new treatments for rare diseases is often fraught with challenges, but the Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to accelerate the process. … Read more