Health and Fitness
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Going rogue: There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women.
Nov 14, 2025 8:09 am - Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues.What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — and tens of millions of people.
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Children’s health: Pediatric diabetes is on the rise. What can parents do?Nov 14, 2025 8:04 am - According to the CDC, over 350,000 Americans younger than 20 have diabetes, with a majority of them having type 1. The agency also found that young people were 2% to 5% more likely to be diagnosed with a form of diabetes in 2018 compared to 2002.
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GDF-15 and the link to hyperemesis gravidarumNov 14, 2025 8:03 am - Most women experience morning sickness during pregnancy. In some cases, the condition can become severe, which is known as hyperemesis gravidarum, frequent and intense vomiting that can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and dangerous weight loss.
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Plan now to pay for long-term careNov 14, 2025 8:01 am - Many people are surprised to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover long-term care. Once they recover from that surprise, they learn how expensive long-term care is and wonder how they’re going to pay for it.
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Here’s how many daily steps may help delay Alzheimer’s symptoms
Nov 11, 2025 6:51 pm - People at heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease may be able to slow their cognitive decline by taking more daily steps, a new study suggests. For those who are sedentary, even a modest increase in daily steps is beneficial, the lead author of the study says.
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I’m 101 years old. Here are 7 things I think are ‘longevity secrets.’
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Don’t lose sleep over study linking melatonin use and heart failure
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What a poll of 9,000 adults reveals about aging in America
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How the psychiatrist who discovered SAD deals with seasonal depression
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How to pick the right walking shoes