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There are now about 3.6 million live births in the U.S. annually and nearly 6% of pregnant women admit to smoking marijuana during those months, according to a U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Unfortunately, many of them are oblivious to the damage to their child, and to themselves, that it causes.

Stillbirth may happen. And with a ...Read more

A full quarter of adults in this country are lying down on the job -- well, sitting down mostly. But regardless of how they're positioned, they're not active enough to protect their health or longevity.

It may surprise you that a new study shows the solution to a sedentary lifestyle isn't to simply stand up more. It turns out that folks who ...Read more

Wake up and smell the roses -- or lavender, or any of a bouquet of scents! A new study shows that a decline in or loss of your sense of smell can be linked to inflammation and any of 139 medical conditions, from Alzheimer's disease to depression, sexual dysfunction, restless leg syndrome and Zika/Guillain-Barre syndrome. But other studies show ...Read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect 50% of women at least once in their life and occur annually among 12%. Three percent of men contend with an annual UTI. The fatigue, pain when urinating, and embarrassment that UTIs can cause aren't minor. Wouldn't it be great to prevent them or treat them effectively without having to go on antibiotics? ...Read more

Around 15% of folks have chronic constipation and only pass small amounts of hard, dry stool two to three times a week. That leads to about 2.5 million doctor visits a year to find out what to do about their strain, pain and no-luck-again struggles.

The backup can be caused by lack of a fiber, dehydration, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and ...Read more

Autoimmune diseases remain some of the most difficult to prevent and treat of all common conditions. For the 80 or so disorders -- from alopecia causing hair loss to rheumatoid arthritis causing foot pain -- there are no known cures. Fortunately, newer medications can often effectively control symptoms or slow progression.

But wouldn't it be ...Read more

Seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and 10 million Americans age 65 or older have been told they have some form of dementia. Plus, mild cognitive impairment affects around 8 million folks -- almost none of whom have been diagnosed.

You want to take steps to reverse your dementia risks -- and a new scientific statement ...Read more

Hardly anyone in the U.S. gets to go to sleep in a truly dark environment. The "World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness" says that 99% of us may have an increased risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and even low sperm quality, because of outdoor light seeping into our bedrooms.

A 2024 study in the Journal of Clinical ...Read more

There are more than 20 edible nuts (or what we call nuts -- some, such as cashews, almonds and peanuts, are actually other "species"). They include walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and pistachios. And there are others that are delicious, but we don't hear much about, such as saba nuts...Read more

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death in men under age 50 and the second-leading cause in women in that age group. But fewer than 20% of the more than 19 million Americans between ages 45 and 49 have been screened for CRC. The recommendation is that everyone start getting screened at 45 -- and even younger with ...Read more

If you catch prostate cancer early, it can often be actively watched or minimally treated. But, over time, it may progress, making aggressive treatment necessary to block or defeat its spread.

An exciting new Johns Hopkins University study says that if you upgrade your diet, you may be able to keep your cancer from progressing. How? By choosing...Read more

American's medicine chests are stuffed with over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen (on-again, off-again users take about 30 billion doses annually!). And more than 15 million adults take prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for acid reflux, and millions more pop OTC versions. Let's clear out some room for natural remedies that can ...Read more

We know you hear us say -- over and over again -- that you have to walk every day, no excuses. That's because we're so convinced of its importance! You see, walking (aiming for 10,000 steps daily) doesn't just strengthen your circulation, pump oxygen to your brain, improve your balance, and provide a chance to spend time with your posse, it has ...Read more

Up to 40% of people experience the nerve pain of sciatica at least once in their life. It may strike like an electric shock, a numb tingling, or a persistent ache (or all three) and can affect the lower back, thigh, calf and toes. It may lead to leg weakness and even loss of bladder or bowel control.

Sciatica can be caused by a herniated or ...Read more

More than 14 million falls are reported every year among Americans ages 65 and older. And the fall death rate has skyrocketed by around 40% over the past decades.

If you want to substantially lower your risk of falling, you want to increase your leg strength and ability to balance on one leg. That's the conclusion of a study in PlosOne that ...Read more