Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on: February 15,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on:February 15,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on: May 31,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on:May 31,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on: March 24,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on:March 24,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on: April 21,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on:April 21,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on: March 11,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on:March 11,2026

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how

by Adithi RamakrishnanA reusable water bottle is washed in New York on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Patrick SisonYou keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious wat

Updated on: April 04,2026

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here's why and how

by Adithi RamakrishnanA reusable water bottle is washed in New York on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Patrick SisonYou keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious wat

Updated on:April 04,2026

How do childcare tax credits affect children's long-term health?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe US Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps offset a portion of child or dependent care expenses, requires that both parents in married hou

Updated on: April 08,2026

How do childcare tax credits affect children's long-term health?

byWileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe US Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps offset a portion of child or dependent care expenses, requires that both parents in married hou

Updated on:April 08,2026

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

by Lauran NeergaardAn exam room at a medical clinic in Detroit on July 29, 2015. Credit: Charles V. Tines/Detroit News via AP, FileIt's not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from t

Updated on: April 05,2026

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

by Lauran NeergaardAn exam room at a medical clinic in Detroit on July 29, 2015. Credit: Charles V. Tines/Detroit News via AP, FileIt's not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from t

Updated on:April 05,2026

UK government recommends maximum two hours of screen time for younger children: What the evidence says

by Olga Fotakopoulou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew UK government guidance recommends that screen time for children under two should be avoided, except for shared activities suc

Updated on: May 30,2026

UK government recommends maximum two hours of screen time for younger children: What the evidence says

by Olga Fotakopoulou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew UK government guidance recommends that screen time for children under two should be avoided, except for shared activities suc

Updated on:May 30,2026

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it—by a microbiologist

by Primrose Freestone,The ConversationCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsFood poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large fam

Updated on: February 10,2026

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it—by a microbiologist

by Primrose Freestone,The ConversationCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsFood poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large fam

Updated on:February 10,2026