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Juice has become one of the most prevalent health trends in the last few decades. From detoxifying juice cleanses to immunity shots, juicing has officially made its way into the mainstream. While plenty of health trends ...Read more

Before going any further, here’s the main thing parents should know about swimming lessons: all children should have them.

Every year, over 4,500 people die from drowning in the United States — and, in fact, drowning ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We hear a lot about “heart-healthy” diets, but the guidance seems to always change. It’s confusing to me. What foods are important, and what should we avoid?

ANSWER: One of the most important ...Read more

All water is fundamentally composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms -- two of the former, one of the latter. But you might think otherwise when perusing grocery store shelves where you can purchase alkaline water, ...Read more

Jonnell Wieder earned too much money at her job to keep her Medicaid coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency ended in 2023 and states resumed checking whether people were eligible for the program. But she was ...Read more

In nearly every part of modern life, technology works for us. You can check in for a flight with your phone, track your heart rate in real time or get personalized grocery suggestions based on your habits.

But when it ...Read more

UnitedHealth Group’s multibillion-dollar pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, is suing five Kentucky counties in an attempt to force them out of national opioid litigation against the company.

Pharmacy benefit managers, ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: About eight months ago, I stumbled on my husband watching online porn. He admitted to habitual use but said it was just a stress reliever and he would stop viewing it. Meanwhile, I am plagued by feelings of not ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 and began having urinary issues due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) many years ago. I took alpha blockers (Flomax, double Flomax and tadalifil), which didn't provide any improvement. I was ...Read more

The list of harms that come from eating ultra-processed foods (UPF) keeps getting longer. You know such food choices contribute to chronic inflammation, damage your gut biome, harm your immune system and cognition, and ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: After being acclaimed as a star player, I was dismissed by my high school football coach because I sent the wrong signal more than once. I was devastated but couldn’t argue ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — COVID-19 is once again climbing to troubling levels in California — a worrying trend as health officials attempt to navigate a vaccine landscape thrown into uncertainty by delays and decisions from the ...Read more

Don’t get Nathan Jones started on xylitol, the active ingredient in his chewing gum, nasal spray, and other products. He’ll talk your ear off about its wondrous powers against tooth decay, as well as its potential to ...Read more

Wary of inflation, Americans have been watching the prices of everyday items such as eggs and gasoline. A less-noticed expense should cause greater alarm: rising premiums for health insurance. They have been trending ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I received a notice from my health system that I'm due for a colorectal cancer screening. I'm 45. Do I really need to have this done now?

ANSWER: It's easy to be confused or overwhelmed by screening ...Read more

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response —...Read more

A survey found that 88% of Americans lack sufficient vitamin E, 44% don't get enough calcium, and vitamins D, A and C, as well as magnesium, are also lacking in folks' diets. No wonder that around $71 billion was spent on ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I'm struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I've developed intense feelings (maybe even "limerence") for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my late 60s with a family history that includes an older brother who had a heart attack at a young age. My total cholesterol has hovered around 200 mg/dL for many years, but my HDL and LDL...Read more