Not getting enough sleep doesn’t just make you tired — it alters your mood, appearance and daily function in ways you might not even connect to lack of rest. Subtle signs like food cravings, low motivation and emotional swings are often your body’s way of telling you your sleep routine is broken. ...
Poor diet choices, like processed foods high in sugars and unhealthy fats, combined with sedentary habits, disrupt your body's metabolic processes. This fuels conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Learn more. ...
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6. Republicans are facing internal divisions over Medicaid as they work to enact President Trump's domestic policy agenda. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption ...
After a physical illness, emotional aftershocks are more common than most people realize. Mood swings, irritability and even social withdrawal often surface without warning — and they don’t always go away when the fever breaks or the rash fades. These shifts are frequently dismissed as psychological or stress-related, but there’s more going on under the surface. ...
Instructions for a Measles vaccination is seen outside of the Lubbock Public Health facility on April 09, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America hide caption ...
Global obesity rates are climbing at an alarming rate, with over 1 billion men and 1.11 billion women classified as overweight or obese as of 2021. China, India and the U.S. continue to account for the largest share of the world's overweight population, each housing hundreds of millions of affected individuals. ...
Liver damage can start even before a baby is born. A 2025 study published in Liver International found that babies exposed to an unhealthy diet during pregnancy already showed signs of liver injury — even before birth.1 This early damage is part of a growing liver condition now affecting up to 1 in 3 children in the U.S. ...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of fat widely recognized for their health benefits, particularly for the heart.1 Numerous studies suggest they help reduce inflammation, boost brain function and offer protection against cardiovascular problems. However, as with many nutritional elements, the specifics matter. It’s not simply about consuming omega-3s, but also the quantity, the type and the quality of what you consume. ...
After writer Mariah Maddox gave birth four years ago, she was surprised by how lonely she felt. She was the first person among her close friends to have a kid, and her friends without children seemed to be leaving her behind. "I sometimes felt like I wasn't included in plans," she says. ...
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 10, 2024. ...