Sexual health and gender-affirming care

LGBTQ+ people are often considered a cohesive group, but sexual orientation and…

COVID-19 and the heart: What have we learned?

Early in the pandemic, epidemiologists made a striking observation. Compared to the…

We’re supposed to make resolutions now?

After everything that’s happened in 2020, setting goals seems like a big…

Do pro-inflammatory diets harm our health? And can anti-inflammatory diets help?

Our emerging understanding of the role of inflammation in major chronic diseases…

The health effects of too much gaming

It is estimated that 164 million Americans — half of our population…

New high-resolution imaging scans approved for use in prostate cancer

Imagine trying to find a single match from a book of matches…

Choosing joy during difficult times

Feeling good may be in short supply these days. The pandemic is…

Executive function in children: Why it matters and how to help

Executive function refers to skills that help us focus, plan, prioritize, work…

Holiday jangle: Tricky conversations around COVID safety with family and friends

This holiday season, many of us are discussing topics with loved ones…

Shingles: What triggers this painful, burning rash?

If you’re like 95% of American adults, you had chickenpox as a…

Magnets, sound, and batteries: Choosing safe toys

The holidays feel more important than usual this year as the pandemic…

Limiting COVID chaos during the school year

Child: “Will I go back to school this fall?Parent: “I’m not sure…

Triple therapy helps control severe asthma

Asthma affects approximately 20 million adults in the US. It is a…

How to help your child get the sleep they need

This year, back-to-school plans are still a work in progress, and some…

Blown up in smoke: Young adults who vape at greater risk of COVID symptoms

COVID-19 has swept across the globe, infecting millions and resulting in hundreds…

Is it safe to reduce blood pressure medications for older adults?

“Doctor, can you take away any of my medications? I am taking…