What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism
Aging is inevitable, but there are some ways to slow down decline. Dimitri Otis/Stone via Getty Images Aging is a
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Blood sugar fluctuations after eating play an important role in anxiety and depression
Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News via Getty Images The
The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?
Mpox virus particles seen through a microscope. Mpox is a virus that causes flu-like symptoms and skin blisters across the
Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
Two-thirds of U.S. senators and nearly half of House lawmakers are eligible for full retirement benefits. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty
Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely to save Medicare billions, beginning in 2026
The Biden administration announced on Aug. 16, 2024, the reduced prices of the first 10 drugs it has negotiated with
Who dies in a heat wave? How to help protect the vulnerable in our communities
Most deaths from extreme heat are in older people who frequently die alone inside their homes. (Shutterstock) Extreme heat is
Balancing the narrative: Celebrating Olympic mothers without losing sight of the postpartum struggle
The postpartum period is a time of anatomical, physiological and psychological transition. The recent Olympic Games brought to light the
Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR – a trauma therapist explains why it is gaining popularity
EMDR was developed in 1987. Laurence soulez/iStock via Getty Images Plus If you’ve been to a therapist’s office in the
West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it
Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting West Nile virus to humans. Paul Starosta/Stone via Getty Images West Nile virus is the
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder causes debilitating periods. Here’s what we know about how to treat it.
PMDD affects one in 20 menstruating women. It shares similarities with premenstrual syndrome, but PMDD is debilitating. (Shutterstock) For people