1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (510+ words) Marijuana may help you unwind — but using it too often could have the opposite effect on your stress response. Researchers say frequent marijuana use may be associated with higher levels of cortisol, also known as the “stress hormone.” These findings…...

3+ day, 49+ min ago   (898+ words) Not just fear of labor or fear of pain, but fear of not being heard, fear of being dismissed, and fear that if something feels wrong, nobody will listen until it is too late. Across the United States and around…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (995+ words) You finally make it to your doctor’s appointment, but it took you weeks to get there, maybe even a couple of months. First, you called your primary care office for a referral. Then you waited for your insurance company to…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (808+ words) When people think about mental health, conversations are often focused on therapy, medication, healing, or even finding the right treatment. But there’s another important part of the conversation that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: who is represented in the…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (863+ words) Unfortunately, cancer treatment can change the way food tastes, decrease your appetite, and make eating feel like a challenge. So what can you do? Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your strength through diet when eating becomes difficult....

1+ week, 47+ min ago   (292+ words) A small survey from 2024 revealed that many Black Americans harbored distrust towards medical research (more than their non-Black counterparts), potentially hindering their participation in clinical trials. This reluctance stems from a complex interplay of historical, cultural, and personal factors. While…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (822+ words) Dr. Bobinet says that the habenula is an alarm bell of sorts. It’s the kind that rings when something has gone wrong. You may have forgotten to do something important or fallen short in some way. The habenula responds by…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1002+ words) There are few things more exhausting than worrying about money. It’s the kind of stress that follows you everywhere—into your relationships, your sleep, your workday, and even your health. For many Black women, financial pressure isn’t just about paying…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (632+ words) For years, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele has been known for her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and candid conversations about mental health. Now, she’s sharing another deeply personal part of her journey: being diagnosed with autism as an adult. Her…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1124+ words) Before your ATTR-CM diagnosis, you had a routine. Maybe it was a morning walk around the neighborhood, a weekly round of golf, keeping up with grandkids at the park, or tending a garden on Saturday mornings. Those things felt automatic,…...