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Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit
Why are doctors leaving private practice in record numbers? There are several reasons, but none are related to the Affordable Care Act.
Nurse-Midwives Do More Than Deliver
Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource — especially for women in rural areas.
A Diet to Give Your Heart More Healthy Years
Foods high in polyphenols -- like chocolate, coffee, tea, fruits and nuts -- help your heart age more healthfully. It's easy to get started.
The Air You Breathe
Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes.
Baby Steps for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is debilitating, and sufferers' tendency to move less can slow recovery. A program based on infants' early moves shows promise.
Students, Take Notes for Better Recall; Use Generative AI to Dig Deeper
Taking written notes remains the best way to begin to commit new information to memory. LLMs like ChatGPT have a different role to play.
What Golden Retrievers Can Teach Us about Human Behavior
University of Cambridge researchers analyzed golden retrievers' genes and found clear connections to canine -- and human -- behaviors.
In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors
Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas even as rural populations are growing. Some ideas and programs designed to help.
Heart Problems Hiding in Plain Sight
Calculations to determine patients’ risk of heart problems often miss those at lower risk until too late. Imaging may be more accurate.
A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal
It's true. As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health.
To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
Eczema sufferers don't want to make their itchy, inflamed skin irritation worse, so they may put off bathing. A study offers new guidance.
Birth Control and the Risk of Breast Cancer: Separating Fact from Fiction
New findings on how forms of hormonal birth control affect the risk of breast cancer have created a lot of buzz. Here's what the actual results were.
Rosemary's Promise As a Wound Treatment
Rosemary is touted on TikTok and Instagram as useful for scarless wound healing. A preliminary study finds the claim may have some merit.
Plenty of Friends, but Still Feeling Lonely?
The loneliness of many young adults is not necessarily the result of a lack of friends. It's often connected to the demands of growing up.
Texting Your Therapist
People with depression often find it easier to schedule and use text-based therapy than video sessions. The results of both were similar.
Peanut Butter Makes a Comeback with Kids
Exposing infants and children to peanuts in tiny amounts to prevent allergies is working. Kids who ate peanut products regularly were 86 percent less likely to develop a peanut allergy.
Managing Menopause
Concerns about hormone therapy have meant that women don't seek treatment for their symptoms. Speak up. Effective relief is available.
Hope Is a Powerful Factor in Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke can be a long, hard process. Patients who remain hopeful are more likely to follow treatment plans and do the work.
Stay Tuned to Your Body's Clock for Better Health
Disrupting the body’s circadian rhythms can interfere with your health, leading to heart problems, obesity and diabetes. The AHA offers tips for staying in sync.
The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations
Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost.