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When Parents Play Favorites
Daughters are more often the favored child in a family, a study finds. It's about the personality traits that make kids easier to deal with.
Sleep Aids Add to the Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Sleep gives the brain a nightly tune-up. Taking a pill like zolpidem (Ambien) prevents this, raising the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Help for Patients Coping with Cancer and Alcohol Withdrawal
Cancer and alcohol use disorder patients had better outcomes after being treated with psilocybin. It helped with anger, anxiety and physical distress.
It's Not Easy Being a Sandwich Caregiver
Parents who take care of their aging parents in addition to their own children are in a bind. There are few programs to help them cope.
The Best Time for Coffee
Compounds in coffee help the cardiovascular system function and can reduce inflammation. But when you drink it can make a difference.
Good News for Seniors Worried about Antibiotics
Antibiotics can disrupt the good bacteria in the gut and go on to affect the brain, leading to concern that they could spur dementia.
Rethink Your Sugar-Sweetened Drink
Our love of sugary beverages is sparking a global health crisis: Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are soaring, particularly in developing countries. Cutting back is easier than you think.
Now Streaming: More Murders in the Movies
The amount of violence in the entertainment kids -- and adults -- see is way up, a study finds. Here are some ways to protect children.
Top Health News of 2024: Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief
Part of an end-of-the-year series. A plant-based psychoactive drug, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries.
Brainy Taxi Drivers
Cab and ambulance drivers use spatial and navigational skills that appear to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s. Will map apps weaken this?
Top Health News of 2024: The Downside of the New Weight Loss Drugs
Part of an end-of-the year series. The long-term costs of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic make bariatric surgery look like a good deal. Its effectiveness seems better, too.
Top Health News of 2024: A Call to Arms Against Bird Flu
Part of an end-of-the-year series. Avian influenza has recently begun to infect humans. Scientists are developing vaccines against it to prevent a possible pandemic.
Top Health News Stories of 2024: Teen Depression: Don't Just Blame Social Media
Part of an end-of-the-year series. Social media use can contribute to depression, but there are other things -- like the amount of time a teen spends outdoors -- that also play a role.
"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!"
Many parents resort to threats to get kids to behave. This may work short-term, but a targeted and consistent approach to discipline works better.
The Brain Benefits of Exercise Linger
You probably have felt how exercise can make you more alert. Now it appears the brain boost we get from being active lasts a while.
Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery
Minor interventions have been rebranded and billed as surgery. The costs are in the hundreds, but they add up to tens of millions of dollars annually.
Good News, Couch Potatoes: An Attainable Exercise Goal for 2025
If you build a few minutes of vigorous exercise that gets your heart pumping (like brisk walking) into your daily routine, you can lower your risk of heart disease.
Herpes Is Forever. Where Is the Vaccine?
Projections put genital herpes infections at nearly 850 million people globally. The virus hides in the body and is highly contagious.
Disappearing Pharmacies
Pharmacies are closing their doors in record numbers. Some counties have lost every local drug store. Here's what you can do to support them.
Give Yourself the Gift of a Little Time Alone
The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful. Finding some “me time” can really help. Here are some ways to do it.