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…
Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?
Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give then or throughout the…
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…
Still confused after Flovent discontinuation? What to know and do
What happens when a widely used medicine is no longer available at pharmacies across the US? Until recently, Flovent (fluticasone)…
New research shows little risk of infection from prostate biopsies
Infections after a prostate biopsy are rare, but they do occur. Now research shows that fewer than 2% of men…
Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a…
Does drinking water before meals really help you lose weight?
If you’ve ever tried to lose excess weight, you’ve probably gotten this advice: drink more water. Or perhaps it was…
Ever worry about your gambling?
Are online gambling and sports betting new to your area? Are gambling advertisements catching your eye? Have you noticed sports…