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While dodging murder at the hands of a physician-in-training

And how you can adopt these habits too

Those who agreed with Mendel, Darwin, or Lamarck supported opposing theories of genetic transfer, but trauma transfer may now be heritable.

We know that what we eat is important for a healthy body, but research is pointing to our gut as the driver of good mental health.

The Hidden Pitfalls of Your Daily Grapefruit Fix

Pain shouldn’t stop you.

THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION RECENTLY gave the green light to two groundbreaking treatments for sickle cell disease. One is…

STRESS OFTEN BECOMES AN UNWELCOME COMPANION in the hustle and bustle of my daily life. Today, I present Stress Busters 101: Hacking Your…

LET’S HAVE A REAL TALK ABOUT GETTING OLDER. I understand you may have a cultural fear of aging, and the thought of hitting those milestone…

What does it mean when a cancer patient is declared to be “in remission”? Are they really considered to be free of cancer?

IN THE VAST EXPANSE OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, one shadow looms large — cancer. However, what if we told you that science has uncovered…

SLEEP TRACKERS ARE POPULAR GADGETS for those seeking insights into their nightly slumber. But there is a nuanced reality that emphasizes…

The days never seem very enjoyable, and life goes on in a plain vanilla fashion as you persist. Are you depressed, or is it something else?

I WANT TO LIVE A LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIFE. My dietary choices play a crucial role. A new study sheds light on how I can sip, savor, and…

The simple act of singing lullabies in utero or during a baby’s early years has a powerful effect on their socialization, attachment, and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a study to see if the Galleri blood test can reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses for cancers…

A CURIOUS PRACTICE KNOWN AS “HAIR TRAINING” in the age of social media and ever-evolving beauty standards is gaining traction. Today, I…

You may not see it, but you might smell it, and your eyes might burn. It is endangering your mental and physical health each day you…

As the world ages and the older population increases, a disturbing change is evident in medicine: fewer gerontologists.

Walking at least 2.5 miles per hour can significantly drop the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARADOX? I want to explore the gym gambit: When not all workouts work wonders.

ARE SHOPPING CARTS COVERED IN GERMS? I asked myself this question as I navigated through my local supermarket. Today, we look at the…

DO YOU ENJOY INDULGING IN A GLASS OF RED WINE? While I am not a fan, indulging in a glass of red wine is a sensory experience, a ritual…

There are too many “sugars” and “carbohydrates” floating about out there that we have to be sure of what’s what!

I AM PURSING A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE. I find myself at a crossroads between the rhythmic pounding of running shoes on pavement and the…

RECENT RESEARCH HAS UNVEILED A FASCINATING CONNECTION between whole grain consumption and a slower rate of cognitive decline, especially…

My top 5 health benefits of eating pumpkin.