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Wildfire smoke is affecting a large portion of the country this season after many areas of the U.S. experienced drought. Experts say that the activity is above average, producing smoke that’s a potential health hazard for people of all ages, especially for those who are older or have certain health conditions

You’re sipping an ice cold spritzer in your garden when the familiar sound of buzzing reaches your ears. Before you know it, there’s a yellow jacket crawling over your glass without a care in the world

Many of us underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep, often sacrificing those precious hours for work, entertainment, or other commitments. However, recent research from Columbia University suggests that even a modest reduction in sleep can have significant implications for our health, particularly in terms of weight gain

Getting children to eat enof vegetables fit be a constant struggle. Parenting forums and chat rooms dey full of questions like, “e dey normal for my pikin to only eat beige foods?”

At first glance, it’s not a pleasant image to consider: Billions of bacteria, fungi and viruses live in the gut of every human. While that may sound bad, these collections — unique to every human — play an oversized role in human health. Their sheer scope makes them challenging to study, but the benefits of…

Two experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health—Christina Marie Dieli-Conwright and Erica Kenney—discussed ways kids can get more exercise and eat healthier in a new video and podcast series from the Acton, Mass.-based Discovery Museum

Nobody likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun is set to “broil,” a lot of us would rather take our workout to an air-conditioned gym. But the human body can acclimate to exercising in the heat, so it may be worth heading outdoors anyway. After a few weeks, these temperatures will be…

We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, but recent research has shed light on how these two food groups impact metabolic health differently. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, affects a significant portion of the adult population