What to Know About Blue Light and Eye Strain
What blue light exposure does and does not do to eyes, why screen soreness is strain rather than damage, and which habits actually relieve it.
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Updated 28 Oct 2026, 00:23 UTC · 140 latest stories
chia seeds: benefits and how to take them
Chia seeds give you fiber, plant protein, and omega-3s in just 1-2 tablespoons a day. Learn the real benefits, safe servings, soaking rules, and easy recipes.
Workplace safety basics every new hospital employee should know
New hospital employees hold documented OSHA rights, from hazard-free work to employer-paid protective gear. Here is what matters in week one.
What an FDA Advisory Committee Meeting Actually Decides
FDA advisory committees debate, vote and advise, but the agency decides. Who sits on the panels, what the vote means, and the documented exceptions.
What to Know About Tetanus Boosters for Adults
CDC guidance sets a tetanus booster for adults every 10 years, with a five-year rule for dirty wounds. What the wound timing rules and warning signs say.
brown discharge: causes
Brown discharge is old blood turning dark as it oxidizes — common at period edges, mid-cycle, or early pregnancy. Pain, odor, or heavy flow need a check.
Worcester County Puts State Funding Behind Community Nutrition Projects
Small grants for gardens and healthy-eating programs show how county health departments turn state money into local food access.
Maqui Berry: What the Evidence Supports, and What It Doesn't
A Chilean berry with unusual anthocyanin levels is drawing research attention. Most of the evidence so far comes from lab dishes and mice, not people.
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals adds four providers to its women's health team
Two OB-GYNs and two physician assistants join a South Charleston team that is building out maternity, pelvic health and infertility care across southern
Advance care planning documents are moving into consumer health records
A new partnership puts advance directives and POLST forms where people actually look for their health information.
What to Know About Adaptogens: Evidence Versus Marketing
What adaptogens are, what a 2012 ashwagandha trial found, where marketing outruns the evidence, and the safety notes worth discussing with a clinician.
How to Choose Among Hospitals in Massachusetts
Compare hospitals on Care Compare stars, the CHIA state profiles and a network check. A short consumer guide to picking the right campus in Massachusetts.
demodex on your face
Demodex mites live on nearly every adult face and usually stay harmless. Learn the signs of overgrowth, honest tea tree oil facts, and treatments that work.
Nutritionist vs Dietician: Which One Do You Need?
A dietitian is certified and regulated for medical nutrition work, while the nutritionist title stays undefined in most states. How to pick the right one.
Walking Wellness Into Your Day: Micro-Habits for Desk Workers
Easy walking micro-habits for desk workers: pace during calls, walk after lunch, and use habit cues to move more during the workday.
What to Know About Vitamin K: Food Sources and Functions
Vitamin K foods span kale, spinach, natto, and cheese. NIH intake targets, bone study findings, and the warfarin rule that makes consistency count.
What a Free Illinois Speaker Series Says About Muscle, GLP-1s and Healthy Aging
Nearly 400 people turned out in Lisle for a talk on losing fat while keeping muscle, part of a three-part series blending medicine, nutrition and
How to find a good nutritionist near you
Credentials, red flags, and the insurance questions worth asking before you book.
Oksana Ripa: The Art of Aging Well
The Miami wellness advocate and Smile Creators co-founder on healthy aging, everyday balance, and why a healthy smile belongs in every conversation about
What to Know About Preventive Health Screenings by Age
What screening is, why the schedule changes over a lifetime, and how to find out which tests apply.
Hospitals in New Hampshire: What Patients Should Know
How care is organized in a small, rural state, why borders matter, and how to check quality and price before you need a bed.
Heart Disease in Women: Symptoms That Get Missed
Chest-clutching drama is only one version of a heart attack. For many women, the signals are quieter, and that gap costs time.
How to Read a Research Paper in 20 Minutes, Without Falling for the Abstract
A practical order of operations for abstracts, methods and figures — and why the conclusion section is the last place you should look.
What does wellbeing actually mean? A definition guide
Wellbeing is not happiness, and it is not wellness either. Untangling the three words changes which habits are worth your time.
How to Lower Your Heart Rate
A resting heart rate of 60-100 is normal. Lower a racing pulse in minutes with slow breathing and vagal maneuvers, and cut resting rate with daily habits.
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