Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in…
Short, frequent walks throughout the day are key to helping prevent the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training…
Childbearing goals have remained remarkably consistent over the decades. What has changed is when people start their families…
The FDA’s allowance for pharmacies to dispense mifepristone will broaden access to the two-pill mifepristone-misoprostol…
The number of deaths related to alcohol use in the US grew by a staggering 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of…
While there are still far more questions than answers about long COVID-19, researchers are beginning to get a clearer picture…
Disrupts to the electrical signals that control a person’s heartbeat are dangerous, no matter the cause. A heart doctor…
Dancing requires physical, social and cognitive engagement and, as a result, it may bolster a wide network of brain regions.
Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child…
When the Marshall Fire swept through the Boulder suburbs a year ago, scientists began studying the health effects. What…
Although there is no cure for this disorder, there are treatments that can help alleviate symptoms.
Social isolation and loneliness in aging adults have been linked to numerous physical and mental health ailments. Teaching…
During the 1918 flu pandemic, white people died at similar rates to Black Americans, according to a new study – a very…
While RSV can become severe for any child, it poses a particularly serious threat for the youngest babies and for high-risk…
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1 in 100 people across the world. Yet the precise…
An effective nasal vaccine could stop the virus that causes COVID-19 right at its point of entry. But devising one that…
Decades of research show that respiratory illnesses are dramatically reduced when people wear face masks.
Prejudice and stigma can discourage the communities most affected by infectious diseases from seeking care. Inclusive public…
Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and…