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With Google and artificial intelligence, it's easy to make lists. Lots of people do, to varying effect. WalletHub, a personal finance company, produces a lot of them, though it appears to comb through large datasets for telltale tidbits to create theirs.

In its newest list, WalletHub ranks "safest cities," based on 41 key metrics that include...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. Over the past few years, I've developed difficulty sleeping. I've tried all the tips, but nothing really helped until I tried legally available THC drinks. I sleep great after consuming one of these beverages with zero side effects. My question is: Are these drinks safe for long-...Read more

For around 21 million Americans, depression is a chronic condition that persists, in part, because of their microbiome (food choices change brain neurotransmitters' messaging), a genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, a chronic medical condition, chronic pain, social isolation and even medications. And it's associated with more than the blues...Read more

The Do Good Institute, at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, says the percentage of Americans doing formal volunteering has stayed at 20% to 30% of the population for the past 40 years. That adds up to 7.7 billion hours annually spent volunteering, according to the funding support group, Double the Donation, contributing $175 ...Read more

In 2023, 48.5 million people ages 12 or older in the U.S. contended with a substance use disorder or disorders -- for almost 29 million, it was an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and around 27 million abused drugs. Unfortunately, fewer than 10% of people who need treatment for AUD get it, and only 2% access Food and Drug Administration-approved ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 76, I was diagnosed with sinus node dysfunction last year after several episodes of what I'd call being "spaced out" (for lack of a better term). I couldn't explain these instances to myself, much less anyone else lest they think I was crazy, until I had one where I passed out. This scared me, and I told my husband, who ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 32 years old and developed a superficial blood clot in his arm near the elbow. They tested him for the factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation, and he is positive and heterozygous. They put him on blood thinners. I went and got tested. I tested positive and am homozygous, which means that I inherited the gene from both my ...Read more

Dads have a big influence on the future happiness and accomplishments of their children. But we usually think that comes from their being involved in day-to-day parenting with joy, interest and interaction. Turns out there are also powerful biological influences that are passed from father to child through sperm at conception and play out for ...Read more

One underexplored phenomenon of menopause is how the voice of women can change during the process, the result of falling levels of estrogen and progesterone. These changes are typically unwanted hoarseness, roughness and loss of vocal stability.

Voice production is a complex physiological process requiring "the precise coordination of ...Read more

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, in children seems anomalous. Indeed, it's relatively rare but not unheard of. In the U.S. roughly one in seven children and teens may have high blood pressure or be trending toward it.

That does not bode well for their future health. A new analysis of 37,000 people found that high blood pressure at age 7 ...Read more

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, resulting in radiating pain, tingling, and numbness along the lower back, buttocks, and legs. While conventional treatments are available, some individuals seek alternative approaches to manage their sciatica symptoms. Homeopathy, a holistic system ...Read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. While conventional treatments for RA exist, some individuals seek alternative approaches to complement their management plan. Homeopathy, a holistic system of medicine, offers potential remedies that may help...Read more

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red, inflamed patches of skin covered with silvery scales. While there is no cure for psoriasis, many individuals seek alternative approaches to manage their symptoms and promote overall skin health. Homeopathy, a natural and holistic system of medicine, offers potential remedies that may...Read more

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens, leading to blurry vision and impaired eyesight. While conventional treatment options include surgery, some individuals may explore alternative approaches, such as homeopathy, to support their eye health. In this article, we explore several homeopathic ...Read more

Excessive coffee consumption is not good. It can lead to increased blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues and muscle twitching, among other things.

Talk about clouds in my coffee.

On the other hand, moderate coffee consumption has been linked to longer life, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart failure, stroke, colon ...Read more