BY: Sabrina Felson, MD

Managing Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term disease, but it's possible to take charge of it and live well. Your doctor will work with you to find a treatment that controls your symptoms and helps keep them from coming back...

BY: Maureen Salamon

How well do you 

score on brain health?

Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased to learn that any...

BY: Jerlyn Jones, MS MPA RDN

Get Your Vitamin P: Why Pleasure Matters When It Comes to What You Eat

Nearly everyone has an answer to the question ‘what’s your favorite food?.’

It’s easy to see why: humans are wired to derive pleasure from food. In fact, for many, eating ranks...

BY: Corrie Pelc 

Sleep 'resets' neurons to help brain take on new memories

One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memoriesTrusted Source — the ability to retain and recall information over time.

Memories allow us to remember important events in our lives, the faces of those we know...

BY: Jennifer Casarella, MD 

High-Protein Diet for Weight Loss

Going on a high-protein diet may help you tame your hunger, which could help you lose weight.

You can try it by adding some extra protein to your meals. Give yourself a week, boosting protein gradually...

BY:  Kathyana P. Santiago Mangual

Protect your skin during heat waves — here's how

Global average temperatures have soared in 2024, surpassing records set just last year. Extreme heat poses numerous health risks, some of which are visible on our skin. Understanding how heat...

BY: Katharine Lang 

Fasting may have health benefits, but there could be a downside, study suggests

Fasting has long been part of many traditions and religions, but it is only in recent years that the health benefits of restricting food intake...