The truth about placebos  Featured
The truth about placebos
Learn how placebos are used in health care research and what role the mind-body connection plays in treatment evaluations.
New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches  Featured
New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches
Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Learn how this new effort is helping.
Perceived effect? It may come down to your health 
Perceived effect? It may come down to your health
According to a new study, health is a significantly more important factor than intelligence when selecting leaders.
Fatty foods linked to daytime sluggishness 
Fatty foods linked to daytime sluggishness
Those daytime yawns and droopy eyelids may be tied to poor food choices.
What to do when a wound won’t heal 
What to do when a wound won’t heal
Severe wounds, like burns and ulcers, may require advanced care to help speed up the healing process.
Craving a soda? What to drink instead 
Craving a soda? What to drink instead
The nation’s first soda tax was recently passed. Check out these healthy substitutes to satisfy cravings for the sugary fizzes.
Allergy myths may keep your pediatrician guessing 
Allergy myths may keep your pediatrician guessing
New research finds that the best information on allergy treatments may come from allergists vs. pediatricians.