Why Gratitude Changes the Brain–Not Just the Heart
A few simple habits can help the brain gravitate toward a state of gratitude that benefits both brain and body.
Coconut Water Emerges as Potential Aid for Ulcerative Colitis
Research points to the power of potassium, combined with coconut water’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to improve gut health.
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CDC Reports Nearly 3 Million People Have Caught the Flu This Season Across US
More broadly, respiratory activity across the United States was described by the CDC in a Dec. 12 update as ‘low.’
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
Side Effects of 30 Antidepressants Ranked and Compared: Lancet Study
A first-of-its-kind comparison of 30 antidepressants found differences in physical side effects–insights that can help patients and doctors choose treatments.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
The Christmas Spirit May Boost Brain Health—7 New Traditions to Make Your Own
Keeping Christmas traditions alive or creating new ones is good for your spirit.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
Insomnia: 3 in 10 People Experience It–Here Are the Causes
Insomnia is often overlooked. It isn’t just about how many hours you sleep—it can manifest in many different ways.
How the Child Vaccine Schedule Could Change Under Trump’s Directive
Recommendations on vaccines against influenza, rotavirus, and hepatitis A are among those that could be updated—or removed.
Review Finds Scant Evidence of Benefit for Medical Cannabis
‘Patients deserve honest conversations about what the science does and doesn’t tell us about medical cannabis,’ an author said.
Billions of Dollars Spent on Health Care for Illegal Aliens: Border Czar
Federal law bans the use of Medicaid funds for illegal immigrants.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
Insomnia: 3 in 10 People Experience It–Here Are the Causes
Insomnia is often overlooked. It isn’t just about how many hours you sleep—it can manifest in many different ways.
Heart: The Monarch Organ That Governs Joy–Ways to Nourish It
The heart is more than a blood-pumping organ, it also governs the mind.
