Do-It-Yourself Medications: Self-Injected Drugs on the Rise Having patients give themselves injections, when possible, not only saves clinic time and expense, but also spares the patients a trip to the clinic, of course, and often a copay.

Get the Benefits of Exercise Without Breaking a Sweat New research suggests that light physical activity — like washing dishes or slow walking — could be key to good health.

FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill It’s not yet known how much the pill will cost when it becomes available in 2024.

Teach Your Kids to Stop the Spread of Viruses Learn some simple habits you can teach your kids that will help them – and your family – stay well and head off colds and flu.

An Action Plan for Cold or Flu + COVID-19 It’s possible to catch COVID-19 and a cold or flu at the same time. Here are tips on how to feel better with a coinfection.

What Your Mucus Says About Your Health Yes, mucus – or snot, or phlegm – is gross, but it has vital clues about your health. Learn what it might be telling you and when to see a doctor.

I’m Perfectly Healthy and Still Got High Blood Pressure. Why? You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check.

How Psychedelics Can Heal a Broken Mind Mind-altering drugs could open the brain to a state of childlike learning, aiding recovery from psychological trauma, brain injury, or paralysis.

All in Stride: Few Age Limitations for Joint Replacement Joint replacements are more common, and experts agree age is not a factor when considering candidates for joint replacement.

Grab the Yogurt: Whole-Fat Dairy OK for a Heart-Healthy Diet The finding flies in the face of U.S. and other dietary guidelines that recommend restricting whole-fat foods in favor of low-fat products.

From Health Journalist to ALS Trial Participant: My Journey After three family members from three different generations died of ALS, I took the chance on a clinical trial to see if I had a greater risk of developing the disease.

Children’s Headaches Could Be Caused by Eye Problems About one-quarter of children in a recent study had one or more new eye-related findings that may have contributed to their headaches, researchers say.

FDA OK of Alzheimer’s Drug Brings Hope, Some Safety Concerns With no cure in sight, any new approval ushers in hope, including with an agent like Leqembi that slowed progression of the disease an average of 27% in research.

Extreme Heat Kills: Record Temps Leave Us All Vulnerable Humans have reached the peak of their ability to adjust to extreme heat conditions. What comes next is not pretty.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Family: One Man’s Quest to Stay Active Rheumatoid arthritis can make it hard to stay active. Andy Pendergrass of Louisiana shares how he keeps his athletic dreams alive.

Staying Cool in Extreme Heat When the Power Fails It’s hot as Hades and the power’s out. Now what?

FDA Approves New Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Study data shows the drug may slow Alzheimer’s progression by 27% over 18 months.

Is BMI Flawed as a Measure of Overall Health? New research takes aim at the long-standing measurement of health.

Q&A: Health Challenges Facing Aging Black Americans Karen D. Lincoln, PhD, a professor who has studied aging Black Americans, discusses the needs of this population as it faces chronic conditions, loneliness, a lack of access to services, and other physical and mental health concerns.

What Helps Cancer Patients From having hope to staying on top of screenings, here’s what helps cancer patients, says Lidia Schapira, MD.