“How did you sleep?” Whether you know it or not, the answer to that simple question is key to your overall health. In a world driven by deadlines, side hustles and endless scrolling, sleep is often the first sacrifice we make. Yet skipping sleep isn’t just about feeling tired or unfocused the next day; chronic sleep deprivation can

For the nearly 40 million Americans living with diabetes, the threat to their vision unfolds quietly, often without warning. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that damages blood vessels in the retina, has become the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. Yet, what makes this epidemic particularly tragic is that it

National food safety regulations are poised to go into effect that will help trace foodborne illness outbreaks to their point of origin more quickly but will also impose significant new requirements on restaurants and food retailers like grocery stores. A group of food safety experts is now rolling out a free, four-hour training course to help restaurants

Yes, you know that exercise and eating healthy will help lower your cholesterol. But let’s get to the nitty-gritty of what else helps you truly manage your cholesterol. * Know your number. To know if your levels are normal, you need to have them checked on a regular basis. High cholesterol, linked to heart disease, is the No. 1 cause of death in the

Most of us feel chilly from time to time, but for some people, feeling cold isn’t just occasional. It’s constant. They might need a sweater when others are comfortable or shiver even when the thermostat reads above 75°F. Being cold all the time may seem like a quirky personal trait, but it could be a sign that something deeper is going on

With a new year ahead, the American Medical Association is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: * Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. * Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques

Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. This accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. It’s important to know how to recognize the symptoms and when to call the doctor. There has been a lot of research on several risk factors that will increase women’s chances of developing epithelial

In November, a Jacksonville, Florida, mother watched her 16-year-old son unravel. Already the target of racist bullying at school, he was one of many Black students across the country who received racist text messages after the presidential election. It hit hard: the teenager became withdrawn, afraid to return to school and was overwhelmed by a feeling that