Weighing in on weight gain from antidepressants

If you’re struggling with depression, the most important question about taking an antidepressant is whether it will work. But another question on your mind may be whether it will fuel…

Are you getting health care you don’t need?

Ever wonder if every medical test or treatment you've taken was truly necessary? Or are you inclined to get every bit of health care you can? Maybe you feel good…

How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?

Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They muffle sound pollution and reduce air pollution, drawing in carbon…

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Heavy rains and sea level rise contribute to major flooding events that are one effect of climate change. Surging water rushing into buildings often causes immediate harms, such as drowning…

Parenting isn’t easy: Two important skills can help

They say that parenting is the greatest — and the most challenging — job that many of us will ever land. Life can be tough for kids too, especially when…

When should your teen or tween start using skin products?

Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly, these products are being marketed not just to adults but to teens and tweens. Many are benign,…

Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?

All of us have an internal clock that regulates our circadian rhythms, including when we sleep and when we are awake. And light is the single most important factor that…

Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike

Summer is an ideal time to take a hike, especially if you have the opportunity to explore one of our country’s many state and national parks. But if you venture…

Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination

Cancer treatment can involve difficult tradeoffs, and that's also true of the testosterone-blocking drugs used in treating prostate cancer. These drugs work in two different ways. Androgen deprivation therapies (ADT)…

Dengue fever: What to know and do

Mosquitoes are not just a buzzing summertime nuisance; they can carry serious diseases like West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika. In recent months, the US has seen an unusual spike…