Why Being a Passive Patient Is No Longer Enough
When no one connects the dots, it’s up to the patient.
Brain’s ‘Cleaning System’ Reveals Dementia Risk 10 Years in Advance
Your brain’s waste disposal system may hold key to preventing dementia.
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak May Be Petering Out
Cases have been declining in recent days.
CDC Issues Travel Health Alerts for 2 Countries Over Virus Outbreaks
The CDC has issued alerts for Bolivia and the Seychelles due to outbreaks of the chikungunya virus.
NIH Confirms It’s Funding Research Into Ivermectin as Cancer Treatment
Ivermectin may have a role in dealing with cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute director.
Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using.
Stay on Your Feet: 6 Exercises and Tips to Prevent Falls
Falls can happen to anyone, anywhere, and anytime—and can be particularly dangerous in the dark of night.
Myopia: 2 in 5 People Are Affected–Here’s How to Slow Progression
A 2020 study found the average progression rate was -0.40 diopters per year in children whose myopia progressed.
Dark Chocolate Relaxes Blood Vessels and Boosts Mood—How to Maximize Benefits
Cupid’s favorite currency is chock-full of health potential, beginning with its mineral and polyphenol content.
AI Frequently Provides Wrong Health Advice, Study Says
The study comes as OpenAI released ChatGPT Health, a dedicated bot to tackle health and wellness queries from users.
March for Life Attendees Potentially Exposed to Measles: DC Health Officials
The District of Columbia’s health agency says that people who visited other locations in the city may also have been exposed.
Births in United States Dropped Slightly in 2025, CDC Says
The new data are provisional, but the final numbers are not expected to change much.
Myopia: 2 in 5 People Are Affected–Here’s How to Slow Progression
A 2020 study found the average progression rate was -0.40 diopters per year in children whose myopia progressed.
Dark Chocolate Relaxes Blood Vessels and Boosts Mood—How to Maximize Benefits
Cupid’s favorite currency is chock-full of health potential, beginning with its mineral and polyphenol content.
Why Your Depression Might Be a Lighting Problem
Light powers our cells, sets our internal clock, and eases symptoms of seasonal depression.
