For the modern parent, the glowing screen of a smartphone often feels like a battlefield. We’ve seen the headlines about the “anxiety epidemic” and the “loneliness of the digital age,” leading many ...

Vaccine hesitancy among parents, especially fears rooted in autism myths, cultural biases, and misinformation, continues to challenge pediatric practices nationwide. In this candid expert reflection, ...

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and—let’s be honest—plenty of indulgent food. From rich desserts to salty appetizers, Christmas meals often feature dishes that can trigger ...

Health care workers seeking advanced training or entering the field are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to narrow which graduate programs qualify as “professional ...

An inflamed colon is more than just a minor inconvenience. If left untreated, it can become a chronic problem that disrupts daily life, influencing attitudes, behaviors, and how we navigate the world ...

The health benefits of regular exercise are widely documented. These can include maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your risk of developing chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart ...

The future of Affordable Care Act subsidies remains uncertain as the enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. The Trump administration has said it is discussing options, ...

As a teenager, basketball was everything to Danica Collins—her friends, her outlet, and her identity. She played year-round with a solid team, and her social life revolved around sports and school.

For many in the Black community, this quiet, lingering fear keeps us from making doctor’s appointments, asking about our family’s medical history, or following through on screenings that could save ...

For many years, people have heard that they need 10,000 steps per day to make a positive impact on their health. Though this goal was first put forward by a Japanese manufacturer of pedometers, it’s ...

When Dr. Mark T. Loafman, MD, MPH talks about heart health, he doesn’t start with numbers—he starts with names. As a physician and public health leader at Cook County Health, one of the nation’s ...

Worried about the dangers of falls in older adults? For too many people—especially those with memory loss—falls aren’t just accidents. They’re the number one cause of hospitalization, loss of ...