Social Media Hurts Teens, Surgeon General Says. Here’s How to Help Them Cut Back.
The surgeon general wants more restrictions on social media to protect children’s health. Here’s how to help your kids cut…
Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions
It’s set to be another scorching summer, with extreme and prolonged heat waves forecast across many parts of the United…
Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog). Here’s What to Know.
A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say.Over the past few…
8 Productivity Books Time-Management Experts Actually Use
These titles can help you achieve more with less stress.It probably doesn’t come as a shock that productivity researchers are…
Does Stress Cause Ulcers?
Q: My family always says I’m going to give myself an ulcer if I don’t manage my stress. But is…
A Bird-Flu Pandemic in People? Here’s What It Might Look Like.
There is no guarantee that a person-to-person virus would be benign, scientists say, and vaccines and treatments at hand may…
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental…
Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs
Kim Short waited in the doctor’s exam room on an icy day in February, exhausted from the first trimester of…
These Common Medications Can Make Heat Waves More Dangerous
Certain antidepressants, blood pressure pills and other drugs make you more susceptible to heat-related illness. Here’s what to know.A major…
Is That Drink Worth It to You?
About a year ago, a friend of mine started evading my invitations to grab a drink. It was only when…