ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
For decades, doctors believed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications like Ritalin and Adderall worked by sharpening a person’s focus. They may…
The Health Benefits of Tree Hugging
Jordan Siemens/Getty ImagesYou’ve done it before, probably as a child: wrapped your arms around a tree trunk, pressed your cheek…
A Happy Marriage Could Protect Against Obesity, Study Suggests
Ant Production/ShutterstockA lot of good things stem from happy, stable marriages: happier homes, longer lives, well-adjusted children, healthier finances, and…
Study Links ADHD Medications to Small but Significant Risk of Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder
Johnnyamoeba87/ShutterstockA recent study of nearly 400,000 patients found that people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take stimulants face a small…
A Brief Mindset Intervention Reduces Depression and Inflammation
Reframing trauma and hardship may help heal your body and mind.fizkes/Shutterstock9/18/2025|Updated: 9/21/2025Being able to see an opportunity for growth and…
Common Food Preservative Linked With Cognitive Improvements in Early Alzheimer’s Research
Researchers explore an unexpected path to support brain health in early Alzheimer’s disease.A food preservative used in sodas and thousands…
French Fries Versus Baked Potatoes: 1 Raises Diabetes Risk 20 Percent, the Other Doesn’t
Health NewsPotato prep affects diabetes risk, but the high glycemic index remains.Add to My ListSaveRaraAvisPhoto/ShutterstockBy Rachel Ann T. Melegrito8/9/2025Updated: 8/13/20250:00Potatoes…
Your Beauty Routine May Harm Your Lungs, Research Suggests
Recent findings link frequent use of beauty products to increased asthma risk, possibly due to hormone-disrupting chemicals.Women who frequently use…
How a Healthy Heart Boosts Your Body From Head to Toe
Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.Heart health isn’t just about preventing heart attacks; it’s a…
US Children Face 80 Percent Higher Risk of Death Than Peers in Wealthy Nations
The United States sees 54 excess child deaths a day, driven by rising obesity, chronic conditions, and mental health issues.U.S.…
Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response
Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.Researchers…