What complications can occur after prostate cancer surgery?
Earlier this year, US defense secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Details of his…
Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions
When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting…
Why eat lower on the seafood chain?
Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood.…
Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?
Last year, headlines describing a study about artificial intelligence (AI) were eye-catching, to say the least: ChatGPT Rated as Better…
Is snuff really safer than smoking?
Snuff is a smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It rarely makes headlines. But it certainly did when the FDA…
Ready to give up the lead vest?
At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room…
One more reason to brush your teeth?
Maybe we should add toothbrushes to the bouquet of flowers we bring to friends and family members in the hospital…
How well do you worry about your health?
Don’t worry. It’s good advice if you can take it. Of course that’s not always easy, especially for health concerns.…