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“Screen time can sometimes feel like a constant battle, but as parents, we set the example,” he said.

American Public Health Association's Dr. Georges Benjamin breaks down the state of the outbreak of measles in the D.C. region, recent measles politics and how to be vigilant against the virus.

Hydration is critical for healthy blood sugar. Cucumbers, okra, apples, grapefruit, watermelon and Greek yogurt are hydrating and blood sugar-friendly.

View Michael Patrick Giauque's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.

Coffee is one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, and previous research has linked its consumption to a lower risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, the biological mechanisms behind these benefits remain unc…

The longevity set has touted a gray market, lab-made substance called sermorelin for its ability to improve deep sleep. Doctors are skeptical.

Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with hospitalization, increased healthcare cost, morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity and associated factors of ADRs among patients taking antipsychotics at M…

A team of researchers say they've found the first-ever evidence of how microbiota could influence the traits of psychopaths.

Regional nonprofit Sylvia’s Sisters lands a major donation.

Manipulating biology in the physical world is complex; the authors envision an AI-driven digital organism—a system of integrated multiscale foundation models—detailing how to construct and use such a model to advance biological and medical research.

Discover the best processed foods for high cholesterol. Dietitians explain how these foods support heart health.

I was convinced gluten was the enemy and that I needed to eat more salads. I was very, very wrong.

Your muscles may be aging for a reason you can actually do something about.

By Patrick Ssentongo “Again, God?” Those were the words that came to Maggie Kayima’s mind when her doctor went through her latest medical results following a recent appointment in the United States. In a Facebook post shared after the appointment, Kayima, popularly known as Nabbi Omukazi, revealed that she had once again tested negative […] The post Of Pastor Yiga & Nabbi Omukazi’s romance: Revisiting the fear and fa

Pete Hegseth's testosterone plan is exposing a bigger cultural issue: an unhealthy obsession with masculinity.

Nothing compares to the cuteness of a dog sharing an adorable little routine with a baby. This heartwarming video captured a sweet Golden Retriever dog named...

Raising new questions about how the virus spread, ancient DNA from Chilean mummies provides the strongest genetic evidence to date that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas.

100 health facilities run out of new HIV prevention drug Daily Monitor

A dietitian's seven-day SLEEP reset helped test panelists lose up to seven pounds by combining meal timing, light exposure and blood sugar balance.

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The tiny bones in your fingers withstand countless taps and swipes thanks to a precise blend of materials. Flexible collagen fibers form the framework, reinforced by hard calcium phosphate hydroxyapatite crystals. This is just one of countless examples in whi…

People with schizophrenia face a perfect storm of dangers on a hotter planet.

Food allergies aren't just inconvenient, they can be really scary – imagine being out in a crowded restaurant and feeling your throat closing up.