Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine Posted March 12, 2026 Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol. It's very early-…
Will hiking tobacco tax in India cause people to quit smoking? Posted March 8, 2026 Cigarette smoking is part of daily life in New Delhi. Smokers standing outside tobacco vendors are a common sight. The Finance Ministry has begun impos…
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday Posted February 6, 2026 The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spend…
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight Posted February 1, 2026 Many consumers feel pride in avoiding the glazed pastries in the supermarket and instead opting for “all-natural” granola that comes packed with …
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared, and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out Posted January 26, 2026 When a measles outbreak hit West Texas last year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, according to a study, as students were…
New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids Posted January 2, 2026 For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to the eye doctor. But what if those
Autoimmune diseases can strike kids too. This camp lets those kids just be kids Posted December 23, 2025 It may sound surprising, but children can get lupus, arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases, although they're not as common in children as adults. These
For people in this New England mountain town, a health center’s closure leaves unanswered questions Posted December 21, 2025 For more than two decades, Susan Bushby, a 70-year-old housekeeper from a rural ski town in New Hampshire's White Mountains, took comfort in knowing she only had …
Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies Posted November 25, 2025 A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent the development of life-threatening allergies, new research find…
How listening to music may help ease pain from surgery or illness Posted November 19, 2025 Hospitals and doctors' offices in the U.S. are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain. No one is suggesting that a catchy song can c…