Health and Fitness
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Bonnie Lane: What are mood disorders?Feb 27, 2026 8:49 am - When someone is feeling sad or happy, we might say they’re in a “bad mood” or “good mood.” So when you hear the term “mood disorder,” you might think it’s nothing more than a transient feeling. But mood disorders are not the same as being in a good or bad mood.
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Children’s health: Understanding blood pressure readings in childrenFeb 27, 2026 8:48 am - At most well-child visits, parents expect to hear about height and weight. But another important number is quietly becoming part of routine care: blood pressure.
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‘This is a hopeful message’: Study shows certain activities could postpone Alzheimer’s by 5 years
Feb 27, 2026 8:45 am - The hours you spend tracing countries on a globe or puzzling over a chessboard may add up to more than idle time. According to a new study, such mentally stimulating pursuits are linked to years-long delays in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.
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Patient Advocate: Nurses raise concerns over working conditionsFeb 20, 2026 8:17 am - When nurses strike, it’s not about walking away from patients — it’s about fighting for them.
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Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults
Feb 20, 2026 8:13 am - Colorectal cancer is a threat not just to older adults but increasingly to young men and women, too. It’s now the top cancer killer of Americans younger than 50.
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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol
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‘Trust your gut’: Tips for choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility
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Children’s health: Signs of heart problems in children and infantsFeb 20, 2026 8:10 am - February is American Heart Month. In the United States, a baby is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) every 15 minutes. Affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies, CHDs include a wide range of structural heart conditions present at birth, from mild abnormalities to complex, life‑threatening defects.
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Ask the doctors: Did diet or exercise improve blood glucose readings?Feb 20, 2026 8:09 am - Both exercise and food choices bolster the body’s insulin response, which in turn helps maintain optimal blood sugar levels. The difference between the two actions lies in the mechanisms involved.
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Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute