Sore throat relief is closer than you think and science backs most of it up
That scratchy, tight, painful-to-swallow feeling is one of the most universally dreaded symptoms of cold and flu season, and most people have at least a few go-to remedies they swear by. But not all sore throat solutions are created equal. Some are well supported by research, others work primarily through anecdotal experience, and a few […]
How small habits quietly shape a child’s lifelong health
The routines set in the early years can protect the body for decades to come The choices that shape a lifetime of health rarely feel important while they are happening. A bedtime held firm, a plate with something green on it, an afternoon spent moving instead of scrolling. These small habits, repeated across childhood, quietly […]
FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for older adults
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s mFLUSIVA, the first mRNA based flu vaccine, for adults 50 and older. The vaccine relies on the same mRNA technology used in the company’s COVID-19 vaccine, marking a new direction in seasonal flu prevention for a population at higher risk of serious complications. What mFLUSIVA is mFLUSIVA, […]
Healthy fats are doing something remarkable for the aging heart
Healthy fats have spent decades being miscast as the villain in the story of heart disease. For most of the late twentieth century, the public was told to cut fat, avoid it, and replace it wherever possible with low-fat alternatives. What followed was decades of fat-free crackers, reduced-fat spreads, and processed foods engineered to remove […]
Why Potassium may matter more than salt for blood pressure
Can potassium lower blood pressure as much as cutting sodium can. New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that the sodium to potassium ratio predicts heart health better than sodium intake alone, and the American Heart Association’s 2026 dietary guidance now backs a combined approach of raising this mineral while lowering […]
Summer COVID surge hits as cicada variant spreads
The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing across the country this summer, with cases rising in the South and West and also picking up in the Northeast and Midwest. Experts are pointing to a heavily mutated strain nicknamed the cicada variant, officially labeled BA.3.2, as part of what’s fueling the increase heading into […]
The bladder health truths most women never hear until something goes wrong
Most women never think about their bladder health until something forces them to. A leaked laugh, a desperate sprint to the bathroom, a sleepless night spent making trips back and forth. By then, habits that have been quietly causing damage for years are already well established. A specialist in female pelvic floor disorders is here […]
7 ways your smartphone may affect your body
Smartphones have become an everyday necessity for millions of people, but spending hours looking at a small screen can affect more than how much time you spend online. Frequent smartphone use can encourage prolonged periods of hunching, bending and holding the head in a downward position. Over time, those habits may contribute to discomfort in […]
Is cycling good for Parkinson’s disease, new data says
According to a study published in the journal Clinical Neurophysiology, cycling may help restore neural connections affected by Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that the Parkinson’s Foundation estimates affects roughly 10 million people worldwide. The condition disrupts the central nervous system and commonly produces tremors, stiffness and balance problems, according to the foundation. Dr. Aasef […]
12 overlooked questions to ask your Pediatrician
A pediatrician visit can easily become a whirlwind for parents. Between keeping a restless child occupied, answering questions about eating and sleeping and making sure routine screenings are covered, it can be difficult to remember everything you wanted to discuss. One way to make the most of an appointment is to arrive with a short […]