Category,
HEART CARE
What Is Heart Failure?
What is heart failure? This scary term means your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be — not that it’s stopped completely. But you can’t reverse the damage it causes.
Category,
MENTAL HEALTH
Loneliness Affects Young People’s Mental Health for Years
Young people who are lonely may be three times more likely to develop depression. How long you are lonely may be more important than how badly you feel.
Category,
NUTRITION
Is Salt Really Bad for You?
Yes, it probably is. Evidence supports the idea of cutting back on salt to tame high blood pressure. Here’s what you should know.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Controversies About Vaccines
Misinformation about vaccine safety has fueled controversies. Research into immunizations shows controversies about vaccines are not based on science and facts.
Category,
NUTRITION
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Through 2025
The guidelines, which outline what Americans should eat at every stage of life, include advice for babies, but everyone should reduce their intake of sugar and alcohol.
Category,
PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Avoid Excess Pregnancy Weight to Protect Your Unborn Baby’s Brain
Are you trying to get pregnant or expecting? Keep your weight at a health level. Obesity in pregnancy has health risks and may harm a developing baby’s brain.
Category,
CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Can Probiotics Help Your Child Lose Weight?
Gut bacteria may be part of the problem in heavy kids. The case that gut bacteria affect obesity is growing. A probiotic supplement could help.
Category,
SENIOR CARE
How to Help Elders Recover from Surgery
Better preparation — sometimes called pre-habilitation — can help your elder leave the hospital sooner and recover more quickly.
