Prostate cancer: Brachytherapy linked to long-term risk of secondary malignancies
When cancer patients are treated with radiation, it’s possible that the therapy itself may cause...
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches people to challenge negative thought patterns and turn less often...
Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
If you spend time outdoors — which we all should do, for all sorts of...
Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know
Before going any further, here’s the main thing parents should know about swimming lessons: all...
Power your paddle sports with three great exercises
On the Gulf Coast of Florida where I live, the telltale sign of summer is...
One surprising effect of wildfires: Itchy, irritated skin
Are you finding yourself with itchy, irritated skin that you can’t stop scratching? Or have...
Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?
Picture this: you’re with friends in an unfamiliar forest using only a map and a...
How health care leaders can prioritize health equity for the LGBTQIA2+ community
Editor's note: Health inequities have long been an issue for people in the LGBTQ+ community....
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what...
Shining light on night blindness
Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in...