WELLNESS

Gun Owners and Firearm Storage During A Crisis

Households with guns are more likely to consider moving firearms elsewhere in a crisis if they've been part of this sort of conversation. >

"Normal" Isn't Always Good Medical News

What a doctor means when they say a symptom is normal may not be what you think. It's up to patients to ask questions. Have a conversation. >

The Keto Diet Is Not Just for Weight Loss

For people with obesity, a high-fat, low-carb diet offers benefits for liver and glucose metabolism, as well as weight loss. >

What Would You Do to Slow Dementia?

People with mild cognitive impairment, some with signs of Alzheimer's, were asked what steps they were taking to stay sharp. They flunked. >

Health Portals: Getting Your Doctor to RSVP

When patients message their doctors online, office staff see it first. Here's how to improve your chances of hearing back from your doctor. >

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify

If you have a condition like sleep apnea or Type 2 diabetes, don't expect to pay $50 a month for GLP-1 meds. You'll need Medicare Part D. >

What You Eat Affects Your DNA

When investigators put people on either a meat-forward diet or a vegan meal plan, differences in DNA methylation emerged almost immediately. >

Your Dog Knows You Better than You May Think

Domestication has made dogs good students of human emotion. Scans show their brains respond to the emotions they see on our faces. >

An Amino Acid that Could Help the Body Fight Cancer and Viral Infections

Arginine appears to help the immune system destroy cancerous or infected cells. It is readily available in many high-protein foods. >

Take a Closer Look at Toddler Food

Parents may pick foods designed to appeal to little ones that claim to be healthy to get kids to eat. Ingredients tell a different story. >

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