What is shared decision-making, and how can it help patients?
Aug 14, 2023
Shared decision-making can help doctors and their patients reach more informed decisions on care. A new report suggests what needs to be done to enable more of it.
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Confused about carbs? This might help
Aug 11, 2023
Carbohydrates fuel the body – and a lot of questions. Here are answers about the types of carbs, the foods containing them and whether you should avoid any of them.
Get past its spines and reap health benefits from the prickly pear cactus
Aug 4, 2023
The prickly pear cactus may look menacing, but its pads and fruit can pack a nutritional punch.
Your home – and where it's located – may affect your health
Aug 1, 2023
A person's home and neighborhood environment may play a major role in cardiovascular disease risk due to a wide range of factors affecting health behaviors, attitudes and resources.
Is venting good for your health?
Jul 28, 2023
Venting to someone with an empathetic ear may help relieve stress. But when done too often or to the wrong person, it can have negative consequences, experts say.
Extreme heat mixed with air pollution may double risk of fatal heart attack
Jul 26, 2023
The risk of a deadly heart attack may increase when a heat wave combines with high levels of pollution, new research from China suggests.
A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Jul 18, 2023
Loyal fans gearing up for the Women's World Cup should be aware of how fandom could affect their health gooooals.
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
Jul 17, 2023
E-cigarette use continues to grow, especially among young people. So does evidence of adverse health effects, according to an American Heart Association report.
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
Jul 12, 2023
Summer is a time when kids can gain unhealthy weight, and several factors put Latino children at higher risk for developing obesity.