US health news and practical guides: Medicare, insurance, nutrition, illness and staying well.
A new study in The Lancet Global Health finds only about 14% of adolescents worldwide get an hour of activity every day, with girls well behind boys. Here's what the guideline asks and what helps.
The Nutrition Facts label on US packaged food packs a lot into a small box. This quick guide explains serving sizes, percent Daily Value and the numbers worth checking first.
Flu usually hits suddenly, a cold builds slowly. Knowing the difference matters because flu antivirals work best within two days. Here are the warning signs that need care right away.
Someone in the US has a heart attack every 40 seconds, according to the CDC. Here is how to recognize a heart attack or stroke, why every minute counts and exactly what to do.
Medicare open enrollment runs until December 7, and changes take effect January 1. Here is what is different for 2027 and a step-by-step checklist for reviewing your plan.
With the clocks back and days getting shorter, many people feel low. For some, it is seasonal affective disorder, a real form of depression. Here are the signs and the treatments with evidence behind them.
