How Healthy Is Citrus Fruit?
Oranges, grapefruits and the other members of the citrus family are at their sweetest and juiciest in winter, when weather…
Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses
After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease.…
Is a Heated Workout More Effective?
Here’s what happens to your body during a hot fitness class.For some people, sweating through an intensely hot workout class…
You May Be Able to Have Grapefruit Again Someday
Scientists have identified a gene that causes production of a substance in some citrus that interferes with many medications.You may…
7 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
We asked cardiologists for their advice on how to keep your heart healthy for years to come.If you’re among the…
The Healthier Eating Challenge: How to Add More Nutrients to Your Diet
This is Day 5 of the 5-Day Healthier Eating Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here.This week, we’ve thought…
The Lasting Mental Health Toll of the California Wildfires
Survivors of wildfires like those burning across Los Angeles can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.Jane…
Health Tips for International Travel: What to Know About Insurance and Medicine
Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans…
10 Tips for Healthy Eating
We consulted nutrition experts for their best advice on how to eat for improved health.Aimee Tritt, a dietitian in Minneapolis,…
Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.Americans are drinking more as they hit midlife — and…