Author: jholsy

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer after lung cancer. If recent messages about colon cancer screening have left you a little confused, that's...

When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids' ability to self-soothe...

Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents don't happen when...

When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a friend — you probably didn't learn that up to one...

Last year, headlines describing a study about artificial intelligence (AI) were eye-catching, to say the least: ChatGPT Rated as Better Than Real Doctors for Empathy,...

What is a drought? A drought is a prolonged dry period without rain. In the last few decades, droughts are occurring more frequently worldwide. With...

Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a century. In 2023 the FDA...

Don't worry. It's good advice if you can take it. Of course that's not always easy, especially for health concerns. The truth is: it's impossible...

At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I walked...

Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better...