Caregiver spoon feeding baby in highchair at the table

When Your Baby Can Have Honey

In babies under 12 months, honey may cause a serious illness called infant botulism

Birth Control and Weight Gain: What the Science Says

Despite popular opinion, scientific research shows that most birth control methods don’t contribute to weight gain

6 Benefits of Medical Pedicures: Should You Try It?

Safety, hygiene and technician training are among the biggest benefits of a ‘medi pedi’

Why You Should Avoid Alcohol on Antibiotics

Even a little alcohol can slow your recovery, so it’s best to wait until after you finish your antibiotics before imbibing

Tips for a Healthy Spring

Illustration pof of person blowing nose in front of background of various plants and weeds
How To Tame Your Spring Allergies

Reduce the impact of seasonal sniffles by starting your medications ahead of time

person on beach applying sunscreen
Love Outdoor Workouts and Sports? Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen

Make sure you use a high SPF formula, apply enough and reapply throughout the day

woman washing windows
How Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Health

Go ahead, clear out that clutter — it’s good for you!

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Person eating salad with oversized clock behind them
Eating Too Fast? Here Are 4 Ways To Slow Down

Eating mindfully, sipping water and chewing slowly can help your brain catch up with your stomach

Slice of fruit bread pudding
Recipe: No-Bake Berry Bread Pudding

A fruity treat that’s easy to make, without any added sugar

Person in yellow tshirt and blue jeans relaxing on green couch in living room reading texts on their phone.
Here’s How Many Calories You Naturally Burn in a Day

Your metabolism may torch 1,300 to 2,000 calories daily with no activity

Common Concerns

Person in bed at night without covers, with fan blowing on them
9 Reasons Why You’re Sweating in Your Sleep — And How To Get Relief

Getting to the root cause of night sweats — like menopause, medication side effects, stress or anxiety — can help you manage them

Healthcare provider holding bottle of prescription medication
These Common Triggers Likely Cause Your Psoriasis Flare-Ups

Stress, infections, skin injuries and environmental factors can trigger an onset of psoriasis symptoms

Taking Care of Family

Newborn's tiny hand gripping caregiver's thumb
Why Is My Baby Hairy? Newborn Body Hair Explained

Lanugo — the soft, fine hair that develops in utero — is harmless and will shed within a few weeks

Parent holding toddler, with doctor assessing child with kid-friendly stethoscope
My Child Needs Growth Hormone Therapy, Now What?

Treatments are designed to help with growth hormone deficiency, which can affect your child’s height

Pregnant woman, with different options to induce labor floating around her
Is There Any Guaranteed Way To Induce Labor?

Science says only one way actually works, but there are a few others that are still safe to try

April is Donate Life Month

Healthcare provider in gloves holding hand of patient in hospital bed
Being an Organ Donor Means You Could Save Many Lives

More than 20 organs and tissues can be donated, and one donor can help more than 80 people

Doctor with patient showing new kidney for transplant.
11 Kidney Transplant Recovery Tips

Rest, hydration, protein and light exercise all play an important role in your healing

Recent Articles

Lettuce-wrapped burgers with tomato, in white bowls atop crumpled brown bag
April 23, 2024/Recipes
Recipe: Lettuce-Wrapped, Stuffed Bison Burgers

Lose the bun, enjoy the fun!

A person's emotional storm raining down on someone else
April 22, 2024/Mental Health
Vicarious Trauma: What To Do When Others’ Distress Impacts Your Well-Being

Absorbing others’ trauma can take a big toll on your own mental health

Caregiver and child with doctor in kid-friendly pediatrician office
What’s the Best Age for Your Kid To Start Growth Hormone Treatment?

This therapy may be recommended at any age, but it’s commonly started before puberty

Moisturizer being applied to older hands
April 22, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty
How To Make Your Hands Look Younger

To help keep your mitts feeling and looking their best, moisturize, exfoliate, wear sunscreen and eat a healthy diet

Person smiling, lying back, eyes closed, relaxing in long grass
April 19, 2024/Wellness
Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here’s What We Know

Connecting with the Earth and its energy might improve your mental and physical health — but it’s not a cure-all

Person eating tiny amount of bland food, daydreaming about larger portion of better food, amidst silhouette of crowd eating
April 19, 2024/Mental Health
The Intersection of Obesity and Eating Disorders

Having overweight and disordered eating is a high-risk combination that often gets dismissed or overlooked

Close up of lion's mane mushroom growing on a tree
April 19, 2024/Nutrition
Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

These trendy fungi may promote a healthy brain, heart and gut, but more research is needed to say for sure

Healthcare provider and patient talking in exam room
The Link Between Smoking and Bladder Cancer

Puffing on cigarettes is the leading cause of bladder cancer

Living With Chronic Conditions