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How Much Nicotine Is in that Vape?

Nicotine concentrations in e-cigs have climbed over the years and, along with it, nicotine dependence. Young adults are especially affected. >

The Hearts of Women and Girls

It's affected by fluctuating hormone levels across the lifespan. Health organizations are calling for more research and better treatments. >

Raw Milk: Serious Risks, Few Rewards

Parents' reasons for choosing raw dairy products are well-meaning, but the risks to kids of infection from contamination far out-weigh them. >

Sugar, Antibiotics and Your Gut

Patients who ate sugary foods while taking antibiotics lost much of the microbial diversity in their guts, setting the stage for infection. >

What You Should Know about Buying an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid

The arrival of OTC hearing aids makes these devices cheaper, but first-time buyers will need help navigating a large and confusing market. >

The Double Dividends of Exercise After Breast Cancer

Exercise helps women recovering from breast cancer overcome a sluggish "chemo brain." It also can rejuvenate cells, slowing their aging. >

An HPV Vaccine Bonus -- Safer Childbirth

The human papilloma virus vaccine not only helps prevent most cervical cancers, it appears to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. >

More Medications, More Risks. If You’re Worried, Start a Deprescribing Discussion.

Many people add more and more prescriptions as the years go by. This can cause dangerous interactions and side effects. Talk to your doctor. >

Time to End the Time Change?

Should we end the spring switch to Daylight Savings Time permanently? Canada is looking into the repercussions of full-time Standard time. >

Why Some People Age Like Fine Wine

CD8 cells in the immune system appear to reflect how healthy one's old age will likely be. They could lead to a diagnostic test of aging. >

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