Wild pregnancy is gaining ground and doctors are deeply concerned
A growing number of women across the United States are choosing to go through pregnancy and childbirth without any medical care, no prenatal visits, no ultrasounds, no screenings and no midwife support. Known as a wild pregnancy or unassisted pregnancy, the trend has moved from niche online communities into mainstream conversation, fueled in part by […]
Poor oral health in kids could be quietly setting the stage for heart disease
Oral health in children may matter far more than most parents realize, and a new study out of the University of Copenhagen is drawing attention to a connection that has long been overlooked. Children who struggle with frequent cavities or severe gum disease appear to face a meaningfully higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease as […]
Shigella infections are growing and drug resistance is why
Shigella has been making people sick for thousands of years. Reports of the violent diarrheal illness it causes appear in ancient records, and the bacterium itself was formally identified in 1897 during a devastating outbreak in Japan that killed 20,000 people in just six months. The scientist who isolated it, Dr. Kiyoshi Shiga, gave the […]
8 signs you should see a cardiologist before it is too late
Seeing a cardiologist may be the most important appointment millions of Americans are not making. Heart disease affects roughly 127.9 million Americans over the age of 20, and it remains the leading cause of death in the country. Despite how widespread it is, the warning signs are not always loud or dramatic. Many people dismiss […]
10 brain health habits that work even if you start in your 40s
Most people understand that what they eat and how much they move affects their physical health. What gets far less attention is just how deeply those same choices shape the brain over time. New findings from the Alzheimer’s Association highlight a growing body of evidence showing that everyday behaviors, from the quality of your sleep […]
Successful marriages don’t just happen — they’re built daily
Research reveals the daily habits that keep marriages strong long after the honeymoon is over. There is a quiet myth about marriage — that the right person makes everything easier, that love is enough, and that a good marriage simply sustains itself over time. Research says otherwise. The couples who last are not the lucky […]
PCOS gets a bold new name — and a long-overdue reckoning
A new name for PCOS could unlock better diagnoses and long-overdue care for millions of women. For decades, the name told only part of the story — and for millions of women, that incomplete picture came at a real cost. Now, researchers and medical experts are making a historic move to correct it. PCOS, long […]
Pancreatic cancer is deadlier than most people realize
A 13% survival rate and no reliable early warning — here’s what everyone needs to know now. Pancreatic cancer does not announce itself. It grows quietly, tucked behind the stomach in one of the most inaccessible corners of the abdomen — and by the time most people learn it is there, it has already done […]
The real reason your blood pressure efforts may not be working the way you expect
Millions of people managing high blood pressure make the same well-intentioned move. They put down the saltshaker, reach for foods labeled as healthier options and follow their doctor’s recommendations. And yet, for many of them, the numbers on the blood pressure cuff stay stubbornly high. Cardiologists say the reason is almost always the same. The […]
Burnout is hiding in plain sight — are you next?
The signs are subtle, the damage is real — and working from home makes it harder to notice. There is something quietly deceptive about working from home. The commute disappears. The dress code loosens. The coffee is better. On the surface, it looks like freedom. But underneath that comfortable routine, something else has been building […]