What causes lung cancer? Smoking and nonsmoking risks
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men (behind prostate cancer) and women (behind breast cancer) in the…
As dengue fever rises in US, understand symptoms, transmission
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening…
Lupus cause, potential cure identified in new study
The cause of lupus has long escaped doctors trying to treat the autoimmune disease. However, a study published this week…
After dementia killed her mother a medical researcher looks for a cure
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts ‒ Sonia Vallabh watched helplessly as her 51-year-old mother rapidly descended into dementia and died. It didn’t take…
People face higher risk of kidney stones during summer months
Warm weather brings days at the beach, sunscreen and … kidney stones? Researchers say people who don’t stay properly hydrated…
Youth caregivers are on the rise, but recognition and support aren’t.
As soon as 12-year-old Aleisha Thompson wakes up, she gets her mom’s medication ready. Then she gets ready for school.…
Does lemon water help you lose weight? Experts weigh in
The internet is rife with quick-fix weight loss tips: Make this one diet change and you’ll magically drop 10 pounds!…
Free COVID-19 vaccine Bridge Access Program expiring soon
When COVID-19 vaccines entered the commercial market last fall, the federal government introduced a program to make shots accessible to…
Why do some people hoard? What causes hoarding?
If you or a loved one engages in the practice of hoarding, know you are not alone. According to the…
How to lower blood sugar and prevent blood sugar crashes
If you’ve ever eaten dessert on an empty stomach, chances are you’ve experienced what’s known as a blood sugar “crash.”…