Cannabis not effective against depression or anxiety
Two new research analyses have concluded that medical or recreational marijuana does not alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic…
Month: May 2026
New guidelines recommend earlier cholesterol screening
The American Heart Association (AHA) says that doctors should start screening and treating patients for high cholesterol earlier. According to NBC News,…
Study links gum disease to breast cancer
A common bacteria associated with gum disease may cause DNA damage and speed breast tumor growth, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Cancer…
Mental Health Month Daily habits to support your mental health
You clean your teeth every morning, wash your hands after you use the restroom, and see a doctor when you’re ill or injured — but do you look after your…
Summer heat and your heart: What you need to know
Summer is the season for outdoor activity, travel, and long sunny days, and for most people, that is entirely good news. For anyone with heart disease or…
Cool down: No-fuss frozen treats for the whole family
When the temperature climbs, the answer is usually twenty minutes away from the freezer. Frozen treats don’t need a recipe card or a special trip to the…
Dad’s secret treat for Mother’s Day: The Frittata
Here is the thing about a frittata: it looks like something you would order at a nice brunch place, but it is actually one of the most forgiving things…
American roads getting safer
After years of grim numbers, traffic fatalities in the U.S. are declining meaningfully. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 39,345…
Vision affects home safety
A study from the University of Michigan found that older adults with severe vision loss are three to four times more likely to fall when their home also…
Alert for night owls
A major study published in January 2026 in the Journal of the American Heart Association tracked more than 300,000 adults and found that people who are…