Ringworm: What to know and do
admin The first thing to know about ringworm is that there are no worms involved. This generally harmless skin infection is caused by a fungus. The fungus causes a raised rash…
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Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?
There are warnings just about everywhere you look: The coffee you’re about to drink is hot! Construction ahead! This product may contain peanuts! In many cases, the reasons for these…
3 simple swaps for better heart health
Busy days make it hard to put heart health on the front burner. It just feels like you don’t have time for habits that keep the ticker in top shape…
A hot weather plan is essential to staying healthy
Here’s a new fact about spring, summer, fall, and sometimes even winter, now that climate change has blurred seasonal boundaries: sizzling heat may be on the way, or currently blanketing…
Young men with prostate cancer: Socioeconomic factors affect lifespan
Prostate cancer is generally viewed as a disease of older men. Yet about 10% of new diagnoses occur in men age 55 or younger, and these early-onset cancers often have…
Talking to your doctor about your LGBTQ+ sex life
Editor’s note: in honor of Pride Month, we’re re-publishing a 2019 post by Dr. Cecil Webster. Generally speaking, discussing what happens in our bedrooms outside of the bedroom can be…
Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths
In this increasingly digital world, it’s not surprising that children are spending more and more of their time on some sort of device. And while there is certainly much to…
Harvard Health Ad Watch: An IV treatment for thyroid eye disease
Perhaps you’ve seen this ad about a drug for thyroid eye disease. If so, you may be wondering what thyroid eye disease is — and why the woman in the…
Taking up adaptive sports – Harvard Health
A physical disability or other limitations needn’t keep you away from health-boosting activities. Health guidelines recommend adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, or at…
Cutting and self-harm: Why it happens and what to do
Understand why some teens engage in self-harm and how families can respond. The notion that hurting yourself can make you feel better seems like a contradiction. But that’s exactly what…