The Flu Really Is That Bad
The flu situation in the United States right now is, in a word, bad. Infections have skyrocketed in recent weeks, filling hospitals nearly to capacity; viral levels are “high” or…
8 Ways to Become a Nicer Person
Kids are taught that being nice means using magic words like “please” and “thank you,” sharing with friends, and taking turns without complaint. Then they grow up and enter a…
Best Crops for Cold Frames and Hoop Houses in Winter
Winter gardening pushes back on the idea that food production has an off-season. A lot of beds get abandoned after the first hard frost, not because plants stop working, but…
What the New Childhood Vaccine Schedule Means for You
On Jan. 5, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the childhood immunization schedule after President Donald Trump ordered a review of how U.S. vaccinations compared to…
How Your Body Clock Shapes Immune Defense Against the Flu
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An Expander in Every Child’s Palate
Every night before bedtime, my daughter tilts back her head so that a pair of metal plates inside her mouth can be cranked apart another quarter of a millimeter. We…
Is Giving ChatGPT Health Your Medical Records a Good Idea?
Your AI doctor’s office is expanding. On Jan. 7, OpenAI announced that over the coming weeks, it will roll out ChatGPT Health, a dedicated tab for health that allows users…
Why Missed Hunger Signals Fuel Mood Swings
Irritability, impatience, and sudden mood drops often get blamed on stress, personality, or blood sugar swings. Many people assume these emotional shifts start with something biochemical happening out of their…
The Tastiest Meat Americans Can’t Buy
The deer were out there. The crisp tracks in the snow made that clear. Three hours into our hunt through the frigid New Hampshire woods, Ryan Calsbeek, a rangy 51-year-old…
What Makes All Vaccines So Dangerous?
Many medical problems stem from the diagnostic approach of physicians, especially with complex illnesses, which are often misdiagnosed and lead to ongoing patient struggles. Complex conditions can present with varied…