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Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.

 
How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment

How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment

It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.

 
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Patient advocate: Tweaks for a happier, healthier 2026

Patient advocate: Tweaks for a happier, healthier 2026

A recently released poll of 2,000 American adults of various ages yielded some interesting insights. Nearly 70% of those responding said 2025 was a dumpster fire of one sort or another for them, labeling it OK, bad or even awful. Yet, hope springs eternal.

 
Ask the doctors: Mold can pose serious health risks

Ask the doctors: Mold can pose serious health risks

Molds and other forms of fungal growth can pose serious health risks. This is particularly true when their growth is extensive or there’s long-standing exposure. Symptoms often vary a lot from person to person. This can make it hard to identify a mold-related illness.

 
Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?

Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.

 
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How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.

 

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