New recommendations highlight potential benefits. Should a woman consider having her fallopian tubes removed to lower her risk for developing ovarian cancer? Recent recommendations from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance…
Five small steps toward better health for you and planet Earth. Everything is connected. You’ve probably heard that before, but it bears repeating. Below are five ways to boost both…
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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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