Richard Simmons’ Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma
The fitness celebrity Richard Simmons said he was treated for basal cell carcinoma. Here’s how to recognize and prevent it.Basal…
More Studies by Columbia Cancer Researchers Are Retracted
The studies, pulled because of copied data, illustrate the sluggishness of scientific publishers to address serious errors, experts said.Scientists in…
What to Know About Intermittent Fasting
The LatestYou may have seen the headlines: “Intermittent fasting linked to 91 percent increase in risk of death from heart…
Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.Measles, a highly contagious but…
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.
Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.Health officials are raising alarm about the spread of…
Why Do We Age?
Scientists are investigating how our biology changes as the years add up, and whether there are ways to stop it.According…
Sodium in Your Diet: How Salt Can Affect Your Health
How much salt is too much? Should I cut back? We asked experts these and other questions about sodium.Without sodium,…
Why Does Cloudy Weather Make Me Feel Tired?
Q: I tend to feel more tired than usual when it’s cloudy or rainy. Why is that?If you’re feeling tired…
The Unbearable Vagueness of Medical ‘Professionalism’
Since its inception, this murky term has straddled the dual role of disciplining and inspiring.When Joel Bervell thought about professionalism…