NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

No Signs of Heart Disease? Not so Fast

Over 40 percent of adults with no obvious signs of heart disease still had some degree of plaque buildup. >

A Simpler, More Accurate, COVID Test

A saliva COVID test called DRUL is safer, more sensitive, and less expensive than comparable COVID screening tools. Just spit into a cup. >

Too Much Time on Your Hands?

There's a sweet spot when it comes to free time: Too little of it and you're stressed. Too much, and productivity and happiness decline. >

Green Cleaning That Makes a Difference

Common household cleaning products expose users to toxic chemicals. Domestic workers are especially at risk. Safer substitutes are possible. >

A-Fib and Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is risky for people who occasionally experience an irregular heartbeat. Even one drink can trigger an episode of A-Fib. >

Don't Stay Thirsty — Hydrate for Heart Health

Drinking too little fluid in midlife is associated with a risk of heart failure in later life. Stay hydrated: Aim for a couple quarts a day. >

Vaccines Versus COVID Variants

As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, researchers are figuring out the kind of protection vaccines offer and how long it lasts. >

Not All Milk Makes the Grade

The importance of breast milk, formula and cow's milk is undeniable. But many caregivers are still giving kids unrecommended milks. >

Listen to Your Gut, Protect Your Heart

We now know more about what makes a high fat diet so damaging to our cardiovascular systems. It begins in the gut. >

It's Probably Not Your Metabolism...

Think your weight gain is caused by a slower metabolism? Think again -- unless you're in your 90s. Consider eating less, exercising more. >

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