To maintain a healthy spine, it is crucial to have proper sitting posture. Incorrect postures such as hunching or sitting in a half-reclined position can damage the spine, leading to ...

According to a 2015 article published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, modern Jews have children who are more frequently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder than ultra-Orthodox ...

Family rejects negative perspectives and offers lessons on the hope that comes from picking the right resources and doctors

Allergy season is right around the corner, and for those who suffer from seasonal allergies like hay fever, relief may be found in the form of probiotics. A recent study ...

Insights from the cellular and molecular level show how mental health, heart disease, and more are shaped by changes in the brain

On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from ...

Does blood in stool always indicate a health red flag? Seeing blood in the toilet bowl can be alarming. However, passing bloody stool does not necessarily indicate a serious problem, ...

Clinics oppose efforts to emphasize individual body size, which they say perpetuates weight stigma

Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found ...

Commentary At the time of writing this piece, the United States has already experienced more than 100 mass shootings this year. That works out at roughly 11 mass shootings—involving three or ...

Since celiac disease prevents the intestine from absorbing nutrients, I’m wondering if I need vitamin shots. My son, age 12, and daughter, age 17, also have celiac disease. I’m concerned ...

But how much do you need?

Urinary incontinence (also known as involuntary urination, or urinary leakage) is a common and sometimes embarrassing problem that increases in frequency as we age and with organ function deterioration. According ...

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most popular legumes in the world due to its nutritional value, taste, and affordability. Its beneficial effects on heart health have also ...

Part III of the 'Life Saving Sleep Series'

It’s always good to have a gut-friendly dessert recipe up your sleeve to help keep you from feeling deprived. This recipe uses fresh summer berries that are low-FODMAP-friendly. Of course, ...

Foreign accent syndrome explained

How taking the time to soak or sour whole grains makes them easier to digest

This film is only available in the United States due to territorial licensing. Why is wheat, one of the staple foods of humanity, increasingly regarded as a veritable poison for ...

Altruism may begin in infancy, according to a new study. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, the researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to ...

When I was studying macrobiotic diet therapy, I said that we should eat food that grows within 31 miles (50 kilometers) of our vicinity. Food produced within this area is ...

Ever wonder why, in the face of tragedy, some people remain calm and collected and others fall apart? It’s called resilience and all of us have it, to varying degrees. ...

The trend of chronic kidney disease has been rising in the 21st century, affecting more than 10 percent of the population. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

It sits on the shelf in every hospital around the world, and when used in low doses, may offer stunning benefits for mitochondrial health, treating urinary tract infections, slowing brain ...

Dear Dr. Chloe, I am a 32-year-old woman who would like to marry and have children with the right man. I met someone special last spring, and after a careful ...

While tasty and flavorful, unhealthy, processed foods can trap us into experiencing cravings that mirror those of addiction. In July 2022, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging ...

Soluble fiber has essential roles in the body that can help you lose the most stubborn fat