If you've been cocooning due to winter’s cold, who can blame you? But a lack of activity isn't good for body or mind during…

Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a century. In 2023 the…

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) –– or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), to be specific ––  is an illness defined by a group of symptoms.…

Maybe we should add toothbrushes to the bouquet of flowers we bring to friends and family members in the hospital — and make sure…

Earlier this year, US defense secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Details of his procedure, which was performed…

When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids’ ability to…

When measles broke out in 31 states several years ago, health experts were surprised to see more than 1,200 confirmed cases –– the largest…

Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents don’t happen…

Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer from headaches at some point, and by 18 years…

At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I…