Low Vitamin D Levels, Shorter Life?
When it came to the cause of death, vitamin D levels were most clearly linked to deaths from diabetes complications.
View ArticleMandy Moore Reclaims Her Power
After drifting awhile, This Is Us actor Mandy Moore turns to hiking to reclaim her health and happiness. "I find it so meditative and grounding. It's sort of the perfect cure-all," she says.
View ArticleScary Diagnosis:' Two Stories of Vaping Illness
Lincoln Rennie and Nathan Fagundez , who both landed in the hospital with vaping-related illness, talk about their experiences and ongoing recovery.
View ArticleFDA OKs New Pill for Type 2 Diabetes
The drug, Rybelsus (semaglutide) is the first pill in a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) approved for use in the United States. Before Rybelsus, the drug had to be injected.
View Article10 Questions for Marie Osmond
Singer, actor, author, and philanthropist Marie Osmond talks about joining The Talk (It's a dream job!), being a mother to eight children, her weight loss, and her legacy.
View ArticleDear Parents: You Are the Problem…
When my oldest child was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of seven, I wasn’t ready to try medication for a few reasons that may sound familiar to other...
View ArticleAm I Too Hard On My Kids? Too Soft? Both?
I rarely clean my kids’ bedrooms. In fact, I rarely go into my kids’ bedrooms. But we’re getting some repairs done on the house, which includes the master bedroom, and so Laurie and I will be sleeping...
View Article‘Tutu Girls’ Linked by Cancer Reunite
Four small friends who met in the hospital while getting treated for cancer are back together for a group photo.
View ArticleCan Aspirin Help Tackle Some Cancers?
Low-dose aspirin may improve survival odds for patients battling head/neck and lung cancer, two new studies suggest.
View ArticleLike Kids and Dogs, Your Cat Really Does Need You
Your cat may often act indifferent, but deep down, Fluffy is as attached to you as your child or your dog, new research shows.
View ArticleYoungest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems
The investigators found that children born in the last quarter of a school year were 36% more likely than kids born in the first quarter of a school year to be diagnosed with ADHD.
View ArticleAll That Screen Time Won't Hurt Your Kid's Grades - Maybe
A large review of the scientific evidence on the topic concluded that media time overall is not associated with the academic performance of children or teens.
View ArticleParents' Smoking Raise Future Heart Risks for Kids
Researchers found that adults who grew up with smokers were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, versus those with nonsmoking parents.
View ArticleGive Seniors a Annual Memory Checkup, Experts Say
To help doctors get a better handle on their patients' mental state, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is urging physicians to assess patients aged 65 and older at least once a year.
View ArticleQ: How Can I Make Homework Less Overwhelming?
Q: “How can I help my son get homework done? Some days, he can’t even get started.” – Landrade Hi Landrade: If I am being completely honest, I hate homework. But not for the reasons that you may...
View ArticleMore Hot Flashes Could Mean Higher Odds for Heart Trouble
New research offers evidence that frequent or persistent hot flashes are linked to higher odds of heart attack and stroke. The finding stems from a 20-year study of about 3,300 women during menopause.
View ArticleOfficial Rules: ADHD Awareness Month Sweepstakes 2019
ADHD AWARENESS MONTH SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES Enter the Sweepstakes Here Sponsor: The ADHD Awareness Month Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by New Hope Media, LLC d/b/a ADDitude, 108 W. 39th...
View ArticleCommon Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study
Zoloft (sertraline) -- and the family of similar drugs it belongs to -- may actually take months to ease classic symptoms of depression, but ease symptoms of anxiety first, U.K. researchers found.
View ArticleADHD Awareness Month Sweepstakes 2019
“He’s Just Like Me!” All children need role models who look like them. For kids with ADHD, those heroes and heroines take on extra importance. They show our kids that success is within reach, that...
View Article'Self-Silencing' Potentially Deadly for Women
In a study of women aged 40 to 60, those who suffered from "self-silencing" had an increased risk of having plaque in their carotid arteries.
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