At the Barnard Medical Center, I work with patients year-round on incorporating lifestyle changes that will help them stay healthy, including by reducing their risk of breast cancer or its recurrence.

Two institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are dedicated to research related to substance use disorders: the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the National ...

Heart problems that babies are born with, called congenital heart defects, often begin developing early in pregnancy. Approximately three weeks after fertilization, the human heart is still a simple, ...

In September, Physicians Committee experts provided public comments to urge the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build on its efforts to prioritize human-based research. The agency sought input ...

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Before a period begins, the cells that form the lining of the uterus, also called endometrial cells, begin to break down during menstruation and release large amounts of inflammatory prostaglandins.

After teaching middle school math for more than three decades, Joyce retired from teaching. For the past decade, she and her husband have enjoyed attending plant-based events, and since retirement, ...

Special moments in the kitchen with her mom inspired Suzanne to a lifelong love of trying different foods and the joy of preparing meals to share with others. However, as an adult, her commitment to ...

Stay healthy by eating all the colors of the nutrition rainbow! The pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colors represent a variety of protective compounds. By eating all the colors ...

Shifting to a vegan diet, along with other diet changes, such as eating more whole grains and legumes and drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, could increase one’s life expectancy by five to ...