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Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

By Kathleen Felton
Dec 28, 2025 10:23 am - Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.
How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Dec 26, 2025 6:30 am - It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
Patient advocate: Tweaks for a happier, healthier 2026

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Dec 26, 2025 6:15 am - A recently released poll of 2,000 American adults of various ages yielded some interesting insights. Nearly 70% of those responding said 2025 was a dumpster fire of one sort or another for them, labeling it OK, bad or even awful. Yet, hope springs eternal.
Ask the doctors: Mold can pose serious health risks

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Dec 26, 2025 6:15 am - Molds and other forms of fungal growth can pose serious health risks. This is particularly true when their growth is extensive or there’s long-standing exposure. Symptoms often vary a lot from person to person. This can make it hard to identify a mold-related illness.
Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?

By Dr. David Higgins
Dec 26, 2025 6:00 am - Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.
How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

By Paige Winfield Cunningham and Peter Whoriskey
Dec 22, 2025 11:54 am - Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.
New clues about long COVID’s cause could unlock treatments

By Allyson Chiu
Dec 19, 2025 7:16 am - Why some people experience long-lasting physical and mental effects from COVID-19 could be linked to chronic inflammation, according to new research that experts say could help develop new treatments for the confounding condition that continues to afflict millions.
Quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cells

By Mark Johnson
Dec 19, 2025 7:11 am - Scientists at Texas A and M University have discovered a way to recharge aging and damaged cells, an innovation that could lead to better treatment for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, muscular dystrophy and fatty liver disease.
Feeling SAD? There are ways to improve your mood

By Bonnie Lane
Dec 19, 2025 7:11 am - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is recognized as a recurring major depressive disorder, typically starting in the fall and winter and spontaneously improving when spring arrives. It’s usually associated with less sunlight and shorter days.
Children’s health: How to foster a love for reading in your child

By Dr. Clare Crosh
Dec 19, 2025 7:11 am - No matter a child’s age, reading is important. It enhances language development, develops vocabulary and sparks imaginative thinking. Parents may find it easy to get a baby or toddler excited about reading a book. But as kids grow, maintaining that interest can take a little more effort.

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