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Not so long ago, a friend texted me from a coffee shop. He said, "I can't believe it. I'm the only one here without a tattoo!" That might not seem surprising: a quick glance around practically anywhere people gather shows that tattoos are widely popular. Nearly one-third of adults in the US have a tattoo, […]

When experts talk about the dangers of excessive drinking, we often assume those warnings apply mostly to people with alcohol use disorder, a health issue sometimes referred to as alcoholism. But people who don’t meet formal criteria for this disorder can still experience toxic effects and suffer other serious harms from alcohol, says Dr. John […]

If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer relief. A recent study suggests a class of drugs called triptans are the most helpful option, with one particular drug rising to the top. The study drew on real-world data gleaned […]

The holiday season is one of the hardest times of the year to resist salty, fatty, sugary foods. Who doesn’t want to enjoy the special dishes and treats that evoke memories and meaning — especially during the pandemic? Physical distancing and canceled gatherings may make you feel that indulging is a way to pull some […]

Abnormal results on a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test for cancer are typically followed by a systematic biopsy. During that procedure, doctors use a long needle to extract roughly a dozen samples from the prostate while looking at the gland on an ultrasound machine. Those samples can then be checked for cancer under a microscope. […]

Looking for gifts to give or donate this year? Climate-conscious gifts come in many guises. They may directly support our…

Not so long ago, a friend texted me from a coffee shop. He said, "I can't believe it. I'm the…

When experts talk about the dangers of excessive drinking, we often assume those warnings apply mostly to people with alcohol…

If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are…

The holiday season is one of the hardest times of the year to resist salty, fatty, sugary foods. Who doesn’t…

Abnormal results on a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test for cancer are typically followed by a systematic biopsy. During that…

Medications can provide a host of health benefits. They may prevent or eliminate a disease. They might improve your quality…

Celiac disease is a digestive and immune disorder that can keep the body from absorbing necessary nutrients. “Our conception and…

Several evenings a week, as Tyler VanderWeele gathers around the dinner table with his wife and two young kids, the…

It used to be that radiation therapy for prostate cancer involved weeks or months of repeat visits to a clinic…

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