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Postpartum nutrition: What your body needs for healing, hormones and milk production The early postpartum period—often called the fourth trimester—is a time of major transition. While you’re getting to know your baby and settling into a new rhythm, your body is also doing significant work behind-the-scenes. You’re healing from pregnancy and birth. Your hormones are shifting quickly. If you’re breastfeeding, your body is producing milk day and night. And if your energy, appetite and routine f...
What to do after getting a hypertension alert from your smartwatch For years, smartwatches have helped us monitor our health. From tracking how many steps we take each day to measuring our heart rate, our watches have helped us stay healthy. More recently, many smartwatches can measure our blood pressure, letting the user take a reading as and when they need to. But now, thanks to FDA approval, users can receive a notification if their smartwatch detects signs of hypertension. This guide from...
Pharmaceutical marketplaces: How online platforms are changing drug purchasing Pharmacies have spent the better part of a decade absorbing pressure that other industries felt only briefly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the people inside each pharmacy responsible for ordering medications and tracking inventory have felt it most. Their daily work of finding the right drug at the right cost has gotten harder as prices move week to week and reimbursement from pharmacy benefit managers keeps...
Are people with ADHD more likely to have car accidents? Driving is full of distractions, from cellphones to other drivers on the road. But for adults and teens dealing with symptoms of ADHD, like inattention and impulsivity, those disruptions can make driving especially risky. On average, adult drivers with ADHD in one study got into a crash every two years, and people with severe ADHD symptoms averaged one accident a year. A large study in JAMA Pediatrics found that teen and young adult...
How can you get help paying for your medications? Even with insurance, out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications can be surprisingly high. GoodRx research found that more than half of Americans have trouble paying for prescription medications, and nearly a third aren’t filling their prescriptions due to high costs. So how can you get help paying for your medications? Talking to your prescriber about more affordable options is a good first step. But there are many other ways to keep y...
5 clinician-backed techniques for managing stress and panic attacks Sometimes anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and stress overtake people and cause them to struggle. Learning to cope is critical before these negative feelings become disruptive. Uncontrolled and unmanaged stress and anxiety also can contribute to health problems and upend the ability to consistently work, live life, and sustain meaningful relationships. But making it a priority to learn to cope safely can help....
Mental health assessments: What employers should look for to secure the best outcomes An employee finally decides to ask for help. Maybe their work has slowed. Maybe they have been missing sleep. Maybe they have been holding it together for months and can feel that changing. For an HR or benefits leader, that moment matters. The first experience an employee has with a mental health benefit can determine whether they get routed to the right care, wait too long, disengage, or start over later....
6 summer supplements to heat-proof your health Ah, summertime: longer days, warmer nights, vacations and more time soaking up the sun. For many, it's an absolute dream, especially after months of gray days and freezing temps. But the reality is that the same things you love most about summer can have a not-so-great impact on your health if you don't plan for them. One of those things is the heat, which comes with increased sweat and the greater need for electrolytes to maintain balance. Also,...
How artificial intelligence is changing the mental health space What if your next therapy appointment involved opening an app instead of talking to another human? From chatbots that lend an ear at 2 a.m. to smart platforms that track emotional patterns over time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how people access and experience mental health care. AI technology aims to help create machines that can do tasks that require human intelligence and problem-solving. You’ve likely already seen h...
When the ability to smell goes away About 14 years ago, Chrissi Kelly lost her sense of smell. She had traveled to the Czech Republic to visit family and caught some virus. Months later, when she still couldn’t smell, she made the rounds to doctors, including her general practitioner and an ear, nose and throat specialist, trying to find answers. She was diagnosed with anosmia (complete smell loss), and, like many patients with her condition, was told she’d have to learn to live with it. But...
A guide to medication formularies: Understanding your prescription coverage When you’re comparing health plans, knowing which medications are covered, how they’re covered, and how much they’ll cost can save you a lot of frustration and money. That’s why a health plan’s formulary is important. It’s an essential component of an insurance plan. You should review it to confirm that the coverage fits both your prescription medication needs and your budget. Below, GoodRx, a platform for medication...
5 foods that can help you manage GLP-1 side effects Glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications can help treat several medical conditions and improve heart and kidney health. There are several FDA-approved GLP-1 agonists, including: - Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) - Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) - Dulaglutide (Trulicity) - Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) - Orforglipron (Foundayo) - Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon BCise) But, like any medication, GLP-1s may cause side effects. You...
Sunspots vs. freckles: How to tell them apart Those little brown marks on the skin confuse many people. Both involve excess pigment in the skin, but they arise from different causes and behave differently. Freckles often bring back memories of summer days as a kid, while sunspots can signal that the skin has been exposed to too much sun over the years. Knowing which is which helps people take better care of their skin and recognize when a spot warrants medical attention. Doctronic explains how t...
Summer is officially here, and with it comes longer days, outdoor gatherings, and the kind of warmth that draws people outside. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks to our health. Whether you're a seasoned adult managing chronic conditions or simply someone who loves a backyard barbecue, understanding how heat affects the body can be the difference between a great summer and a dangerous one. The human body is remarkably good at regulating its own temperature, but only up to a point. When...
Alpha-gal syndrome red meat allergy from ticks Alpha-gal syndrome represents one of the most unusual allergic conditions in modern medicine. A tick bite that fundamentally changes how your immune system responds to red meat, creating delayed allergic reactions that can range from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This tick-borne condition has emerged as a growing health concern across the southeastern United States, where outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and hikers face increased risk of...
How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science The wellness industry now generates more than $6.8 trillion globally, according to the Global Wellness Institute, and much of its influence moves through social feeds before it ever reaches a doctor's office. A Pew Research Center survey conducted in October 2025 found that half of U.S. adults under 50 get health and wellness information from influencers or podcasters, while fewer than 1 in 5 of those creators are conventional...
GLP-1 and your plate: Powering up with nutrient-dense foods For many people taking GLP-1 receptor agonist medications to shed excess weight, managing appetite, and getting optimal nutrition can feel like a balancing act. GLP-1s work by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing digestion, promoting early satiety, and reducing overall caloric intake. This makes nutrient-rich food choices more important than ever, especially given the 587% spike in GLP-1 prescriptions in recent years among people...
AI and mental health: Tool, trend, or the future of therapy? Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential tool to improve access and quality of mental healthcare. The demand for accessible and affordable mental healthcare is higher than ever. Researchers estimate that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. and Canada has a mental health problem, but less than half have access to appropriate treatment. AI mental health tools may help people get quick access to care, reduce costs, and...
GLP-1s are finally silencing food noise for some binge eaters, and fueling disordered eating in others Chris Owens says he knew what healthy eating looked like in theory, but it felt like food noise had “hijacked” his brain. “I wasn’t free to make those choices,” he explains. “I don’t know that the food noise was ever quiet enough to where I could actually experience real physical hunger. I just always wanted food.” Owens, now 52, began regularly bingeing in 2008; by 2012, he was bingeing ev...
New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone Health suggests another potential factor: hormones. An analysis of 3,239 men with low testosterone found that 83% of those who entered treatment with moderate depression symptoms experienced a c...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (JUNE 16, 2026) – Can newly identified antiviral compounds help stop some of the most dangerous mosquito-borne viruses that attack the brain? A research team led by scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has generated a new class of antiviral compounds that show strong therapeutic potential against Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV), considered the most dangerous neurotropic alphavirus known to infect h...
Famous neon signs of blues clubs on Beale street in downtown Nashville Photo Spirit // Shutterstock States with the shortest lifespans According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023 and surpassing the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 78.8 years in 2019. However, those numbers don't...
As we enter the summer months, the excitement of outdoor activities calls us to embrace the sun's warmth, whether at the beach, lake, mountains, or even our own backyard. While soaking up the sun can feel invigorating and is essential for Vitamin D production, it is crucial to remember the potential dangers of excessive sun exposure. Sun rays, particularly ultraviolet (UV) radiation, can lead to short-term effects like sunburns and sun poisoning, as well as long-term damage, including sunspots,...
The best skin care routine for acne-prone skin As anyone who has experienced acne will know, nailing skin care for acne-prone skin can be hard, since ingredients, and how they are used, can make a huge difference to how skin looks and feels. But it's not just the delicate skin on faces that require special care - more than half of people with acne are conscious of it on their back, with around 15% experiencing acne around the chest area too. Glowing, clear skin from top to toe needn't be out of...
Many babies sickened in ByHeart formula botulism outbreak needed more treatment after hospitalization Most of the babies hospitalized in a recent nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula have needed additional physical therapy and other medical support after going home, according to new data shared April 24. “Although many infants are now progressing in their recovery, evaluating their outcomes is essential to understanding the progression and severity of illness o...
