Editorials

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Since then, the pharmaceutical industry has been at the forefront of the global response. With the development and distribution of vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tools, the pharma and device industries played a crucial role in developing treatments and vaccines. Read More.

Have you ever put your keys down and then quickly forgotten where to find them? When you try to recall where you might have left them, you are drawing on working memory, which is the ability to maintain and manipulate small amounts of information in your mind over a short period of time. Only recently has research begun revealing how the brain pulls off this feat. Read More.

As concern over the environmental impacts of meat consumption grows, more consumers are switching to plant-based meat alternatives. These processed foods, which can be based on soy, almonds, other nuts, or even fungi, offer convenient and tasty ways to add protein to your diet without relying on beef, chicken, or other meat sources. Read More.

Body mass index (BMI) has been a controversial health measurement for years, with critics pointing out that it can be misleading. Still, it's a relatively easy stat for doctors to calculate, so it continues to be used in the medical field. Read More.

If your goal is to manage your weight long term and eat healthfully, try one of these science-backed diets that work. Each earns top marks from our panel of leading medical and nutrition experts, specializing in diabetes, heart health and weight loss. Our panelists evaluated each diet plan for nutritional completeness, health risks and benefits, long-term sustainability and evidence-based effectiveness. They also considered each diet’s strengths and weaknesses and the specific goals each diet might be most effective at addressing. The result is our list of best diets for 2025. Read More.

The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Read More.

Mental health disorders are on the rise in the military, now accounting for more hospitalizations than any other ailment, according to a new Defense Department health report. Read More.

Taking care of oneself requires a multi-faceted approach: brain, heart, and metabolic health. What research in 2024 has shown us is that improving our health in these areas comes down to three main factors: sleep, diet, and exercise. But how does one start taking action with this intention? And how can we break down such lifestyle changes into manageable steps? In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve your health in the new year. Read More.

THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Considering a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say. Read More.

A supplement combining rhodiola, bacopa, and ashwagandha—such as 4BetterMood (www.4bettermood.com) can be helpful for mood because each of these adaptogenic herbs has unique properties that support mental health and emotional well-being. Here’s how they contribute: Read More.

As the supplement industry continues to grow, it's becoming increasingly important for consumers to be aware of the quality and safety of the products they're purchasing. With the rise of online shopping and the ease of access to supplements from various retailers, it's easy to overlook the importance of where and how supplements are made. Read More.

As an aunt, I've enjoyed watching my nieces and nephews grow and develop over the years. And one thing that's become clear to me is the importance of playtime for their health and well-being. Read More.

I am reminded of the countless conversations I've had with my husband about "toxic masculinity," a phrase I frequently hear these days. He is a strong man physically, mentally, and spiritually who has always been the rock of our family, and I, for sure, would never refer to him as having "toxic masculinity." Still, our society today does often "train" women, especially young women, to refer to men as "toxic" if they are strong, perform as leaders, and don't conform to the new philosophy that men must be weak. Read More.

As a nutritionist with a background in the pharmaceutical industry, I've had a unique vantage point on the often-contentious relationship between the pharma and nutrition industries. For too long, these two sectors have operated in silos, each with their own agendas and priorities. However, I firmly believe that this divide is not only counterproductive but also detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients. Read More.

Having practiced psychiatry for 30 years, I learned the value of psychiatric medications to help relieve the suffering of my patients with major depression, panic disorder, PTSD and a variety of other psychiatric illnesses. I am not someone who sees no value in antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications and the like. Read More.