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Remember This Acronym Next Time You’re Facing a Big Medical Decision: B.R.A.I.N.

Medical procedures can be very consequential, making it hard to navigate the cascade of choices they can require. This approach will help. >

Going Dairy-Free? Plan to Supplement Strategically

Taking dairy out of your diet creates a deficiency that plant-based products can't fix. Know what's missing and what to do to replace it. >

Estrogen and the Brain

When menopause comes later, leaving estrogen levels higher, small blood vessels in the brain stay healthier. HRT produces mixed results. >

An Accident Waiting to Happen: Kids on E-Vehicles

E-bikes and e-scooters are popular and particularly dangerous for young, inexperienced riders. What parents should know before buying one. >

A Different Approach to Alzheimer's Treatment

Blocking a receptor on the surface of T-cells seems to prevent tau-driven neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. >

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. >

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