Is snuff really safer than smoking?
admin The FDA says yes, but only in regard to the risk of lung cancer. Snuff is a smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It rarely makes headlines. But it certainly…
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Will miscarriage care remain available?
New laws and lawsuits threaten safe, effective care for miscarriage in the US. When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a friend —…
Considering collagen drinks and supplements?
A tremendous buzz surrounds collagen drinks and supplements, as celebrities and influencers tout miraculous benefits for skin, hair, and nails. Since the collagen in our bodies provides crucial support for…
Does less TV time lower your risk for dementia?
Television viewing is associated with increased risks of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Be honest: just how much television are you watching? One study has estimated that half of American adults…
Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?
Research suggests regular outdoor time lowers risk for myopia, a vision problem on the rise worldwide. Turns out that when your mother told you to stop sitting near the TV…
Helping children who are neurodiverse build friendships
Practicing social and emotional skills at home can help. Making friends and finding social opportunities can sometimes be difficult, particularly for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder,…
Preventable liver disease is rising: What you eat — and avoid — counts
Metabolic risk factors and alcohol fuel higher rates of fatty liver disease. In today’s fast-paced world, our waking hours are filled with decisions — often surrounding what to eat. After…
Save the trees, prevent the sneeze
When I worked at Greenpeace for five years before I attended medical school, a popular slogan was, “Think globally, act locally.” As I write this blog about climate change and…
Why eat lower on the seafood chain?
Small fish and bivalves offer often-overlooked nutritional and environmental value. Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood.…
Prostate cancer in transgender women
What do we know about the risk? A new paper investigates. The transgender population is steadily increasing. Last year, investigators reported that 1.3% of people between the ages of 18…