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Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’
Teens in southeast Michigan go to school carrying with them far more than backpacks, books and water bottles. Many are...
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Experience: a brain surgeon dropped part of my skull on the floor
On a Sunday in May 2017, I was at the gym and using a chest press when there was this...
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I love my life and my cup is full but I’m drowning in shame for things left undone. How can I balance it all? | Leading questions
I love my life in so many ways. I have a rewarding job, I’m making stellar progress towards a graduate...
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Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition...
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Leg pain can warn of a serious condition: Why peripheral artery disease (PAD) needs more attention
Pain in your legs when you walk may seem like a normal part of getting older. But it can be...
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Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren’t dangerous.
Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden...
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Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health – a doctor explains why there is no one-size-fits-all way to increase your intake
The numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber. Research has consistently shown that high-fiber diets are linked to significant...
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Dementia caregiving can expose hidden family tensions – but early planning can ease the strain
“Families are messy, aren’t they?” a daughter commented during a series of focus groups I ran with caregivers of older...
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Mum’s Alzheimer’s has trapped the kids’ NatWest cash
My mother set up NatWest First Saver accounts for my children when they were born. The accounts are held in...
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‘My body is on fire!’: my perilous, painful, perfect month of pilates
I realised something needed to change when I nearly toppled over trying to tie my shoelaces. I was on a...
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