Patients with primary care doctors get higher quality care
They have a better patient experience too.Published: 02/22/2019
Does prediabetes put your heart in danger?
The answer may depend on how you respond to the diagnosis.Published: 02/21/2019
Regular human insulin is as safe and effective as pricy options
Switching to an older form of insulin saved money without affecting health, study finds.Published: 02/20/2019
Lowering blood pressure may cut risk of mild cognitive impairment
This is the first sign there may be a way to help prevent a well-known risk factor for dementia.Published: 02/19/2019
After pre-eclampsia, aspirin may lower midlife stroke risk
The findings are promising, but more research is needed.Published: 02/18/2019
When the weather outside is frightful, a salad can be delightful
Even when it's cold out, a salad can still be a good menu option. Find out how to add some fun, healthy flavor to this winter meal.Published: 02/17/2019
Hand sanitizers 101: Tips for effective, safe use
If your hands are visibly dirty, handwashing is betterPublished: 02/16/2019
Alarming number of kids hurt in violent assaults
Injuries are a leading cause of death for U.S. school kids.Published: 02/15/2019
Are you at risk for postpartum depression?
Doctors may be able to predict whether a woman is at risk for postpartum depression.Published: 02/14/2019
Just thinking of your sweetie may lower blood pressure
You can feel supported even if your partner isn't present.Published: 02/13/2019
African American smokers face higher risk of PAD
The more cigarettes African Americans smoke, the greater their risk of a serious artery disease.Published: 02/12/2019
Heart experts recommend newer drugs to treat AFib
Newer blood-thinning medications don't come with the same risks as warfarin.Published: 02/11/2019
Antibiotic resistance: How to fight it
If you come down with a winter bug, don't assume antibiotics are the answer.Published: 02/10/2019
8 heart disease myths explained
Debunk some dubious claims during American Heart Month.Published: 02/09/2019
Bottled or tap water: Which makes green tea healthier?
Find out how to double antioxidants in green tea.Published: 02/08/2019
Will 'stair snacking' be the next fitness craze?
Climb a stairway to fitness a little at a time.Published: 02/07/2019
Too many teens missing the protection of HPV shots
Vaccination could prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year, say experts.Published: 02/06/2019
Heart-smart or not? Daily aspirin may not be worth the risk for many
New research helps clarify conflicting advice about aspirin's role in prevention.Published: 02/05/2019
After breast cancer: Acupressure eases persistent side effects
New research suggests this therapy can help fatigue, depression, pain, anxiety and sleep.Published: 02/04/2019
Shorter days can bring on seasonal depression
There's more than one way to treat this common condition.Published: 02/03/2019
Healthy Super Bowl snacks everyone will root for
Make over your favorite game-day snacks with some simple swaps.Published: 02/02/2019
You might not have a food allergy after all
About half the people who think they have a food allergy have this instead.Published: 02/01/2019
Are you due for a Pap test? Don't skip it
Young women in particular tend to skip cervical cancer screenings, a study found.Published: 01/30/2019
Cellphone laws save motorcyclists' lives
Early evidence suggests motorcycle riders stand to gain the most from distracted driving laws.Published: 01/29/2019