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What your kids drink matters, this doctor says
Are you feeding your children fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, fish and plant-based proteins? Parents often think about what foods are healthiest for their little ones.
Not ready to ‘spring forward’? This sleep doctor says there’s still time to prepare
I know I’m supposed to gradually go to bed and get up earlier over the course of a week or two before Daylight Saving Time hits. (I’m the one who assigns those kinds of stories strongly suggesting you do it.)
Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits
The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events — all the while keeping up other responsibilities of work and caregiving.
Why you should keep exercising in cold weather
The weather is getting chilly in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but cold weather doesn’t mean that you have to stop your exercise routines.
What to know about West Nile virus, the illness that sickened Dr. Anthony Fauci
When Dr. Anthony Fauci became infected with West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, it was so severe that he had to be hospitalized.
Why water is the best drink during a heat wave
More water, please. Millions of Americans are experiencing a record-breaking heat wave that has continued for days on end.
With avian flu and a new coronavirus variant spreading as summer begins, how can we keep healthy and still have fun?
Memorial Day is here, and soon summer will arrive. The threat of some diseases, such as Covid-19 is receding, though there are new coronavirus variants to keep an eye on, and a second human case of the bird flu has just been detected in the United States.
What you should know about stress, according to a doctor
There is no doubt that stress is a part of everyday life, but too much can have detrimental impacts on people’s physical and mental health.
Who can take the newly available over-the-counter birth control pill?
The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply.
Covid-19 finally hit me - here’s what I did
After nearly four years of never testing positive for Covid-19 while editing pandemic coverage alongside my good friends at CNN Health, I caught the latest variant and was down for the count.