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Polypharmacy: Make Sure Your Medications Play Well Together

Many older adults regularly take multiple medications and supplements. They need to know if these medications are safe to take together. >

Online Sports Betting is Not All Fun and Games

Betting on sports is exciting, but it's an addicting danger for some. Emergency room visits spiked among young men after it became legal. >

The Workers at Risk of Losing Healthcare Coverage in 2027

Work requirements for Medicaid and the ACA begin in January. Freelancers, part-timers and the self-employed could lose health insurance. >

Eat Better, Feel Better: A Mood - Food Connection

People who sharply reduced their ultraprocessed food intake often also experienced a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety. >

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

She went to the emergency room for relief from a migraine. After waiting for four hours, she went home untreated. Then came the $410 bill. >

Reading is Brain Food

Reading is brain food. It helps kids develop stronger language skills and attention and can reduce seniors' risk of dementia by a third. >

Some of Us Are Still Drinking at COVID-Lockdown Levels

Alcohol use and heavy drinking have gone down in general, but they are still higher than pre-pandemic levels among one age group. >

The Changing Dating Landscape

Singles asked about dating, relationships, marriage, children, commitment and gender roles gave answers suggesting a generational shift. >

Huge Jump in Type 2 Diabetes Seen in Teens

A study found a tenfold increase in cases of type 2 diabetes over two decades. Its effect on health is far more serious in this age group. >

A Deeper Dive into the Genes Behind Personality Traits

Are your genes responsible for your anxiety or outgoingness? An analysis of over a million DNA samples uncovered some telling associations. >

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