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Too Young for a Colonoscopy? These Foods May Help Protect Colon Health
Though more research is needed, current research suggests eating a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods may help lower colorectal cancer risk.
Smart Contact Lenses Could Track Your Health
Contact lenses have been helping people see more clearly for over a century, but recent advances are expanding their potential.
What Is Health Anxiety – And Can It Make You Sick?
For people with health anxiety, minor symptoms can set off a cycle of worry that can be hard to break.
Cholesterol Guidelines Are Changing: Here’s What’s New
The new guidelines recommend using additional tools, like the lipoprotein(a) test, to understand when to be more aggressive in managing heart health.
What Do Eye Floaters in Your Vision Mean?
Eye floaters are common with age. While they can’t be prevented or removed, there are steps you can take to reduce their impact on your daily life.
Declining Vitamin K Shots Put Infants at Risk for Dangerous Bleeding
It’s a treatment with a long safety record and strong evidence, but a growing number of parents are declining it.
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Baby
This checklist shares the essentials for baby, mom and her support person – including what the hospital provides so you can pack less and feel more prepared.
Age-Related Voice Changes Are Common But Treatable
Age-related voice changes, called presbyphonia or presbylaryngis, are caused by the gradual weakening of the vocal cords.