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…
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…
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.…
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…
Hitting start (or reset) on eating healthy. Three months into the year is a good time to recalculate if you’ve been slacking on your resolution to eat healthy. And if…
Scientific advances have brought us scores of new drugs in recent years. In the US, one major agency — the FDA — is responsible for making sure that the drugs…
During many stages of illness, palliative care can ease strains and provide additional support. Many people and their families associate the term palliative care with the end of life. Some…
Home devices marketed to enhance brain performance or treat brain disorders are not yet cleared by the FDA. Imagine this as a morning routine that replaces your first cup of…
Practicing relationship skills and offering support without hovering helps. We all want our child to have friends. We want them to be happy, and to build the social skills and…
Breaking through loneliness to build connections and enhance well-being. Loneliness is complicated. You can feel lonely when you lack friends and miss companionship, or when you’re surrounded by people —…
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