Family

As the world mourns the sudden deaths of celebrities and public figures due to cardiac arrest and heart attacks, the line between these two medical emergencies often gets blurred. Understanding the difference can save lives. Read More.

​Obesity occurs within families, across generations. I believe the most effective treatment involves simultaneously targeting the parent and child for behavior change and weight loss. This has benefits for both the child and parent, with a strong correlation between child and parent (and sibling) weight change. Read More.

Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Experts and enthusiasts debate the pros and cons of each routine—from energizing wake-ups to bedtime relaxation. Read More.

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management. Read More.

There is a reason you're still getting burnt. Read More.

Have you ever wondered why you toss and turn some nights while sleeping like a baby on others? The answer might be flowing through your bloodstream right now. Your hormones—those mighty chemical messengers in your body—are working behind the scenes to either help you drift off peacefully or keep you staring at the ceiling until 3 AM. Read More.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a Covid vaccine critic — made the announcement on X. Read More.

The Environmental Working Group published its Annual Guide to Sunscreens, finding that less than one in four SPF products are fully safe and effective. Read More.

GLP-1 agonists, medications commonly used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce alcohol intake — an unexpected secondary benefit revealed in recent studies. Read More.

New research shows that timing may influence how well allergy treatments work. You can do your own timing tests with input from your doctor. This sample guide may help. Read More.

With 1 in 7 adolescents worldwide diagnosed with mental health disorders, emerging research suggests that diet is a powerful yet often overlooked therapeutic tool. Read More.

The move contradicts the advice from the CDC and professional medical associations that recommend low doses of fluoride supplements for children who live in areas without fluoridated water. HHS also takes on deregulation, infant formula, mental health care, and more. Read More.

A recent study found that regularly eating poultry was linked to a heightened risk of early death from gastrointestinal cancers. MNT asked experts whether concerns are warranted. Read More.

New research attributes the cases to well-known conditions like Alzheimer’s, cancer and traumatic brain injuries. Read More.

In a new study, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. The study also found that autoimmune diseases occur most often in women and identified the top autoimmune diseases by prevalence, sex and age. Read More.