BY:  Neha Pathak, MD

Signs It Could Be More Than a Cold

When you have a cold, symptoms like a stuffy nose or sneezing start slowly and gradually get worse. Flu symptoms typically hit your body all of a sudden -- and they'll probably feel a lot stronger...

BY: Katie Wells

How to Remineralize Teeth Naturally & Reverse Tooth Decay

If you’re like me, you grew up thinking that improper brushing, sugar consumption, and genetics were the only causes of bad teeth. Cavities and tooth decay meant a person needed to brush better...

BY: Katharine Lang 

Is real-time blood sugar control becoming a reality with smart insulin?

People with type 1 diabetes must monitor their blood glucose levels and inject precise doses of insulin several times a day to avoid health complications...

BY: Claire McCarthy, MD

When should your teen or tween start using skin products?

Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly, these products are being marketed not just to adults but to teens and tweens. Many are benign, but some can cause skin irritation — and can be costly... 

BY: Katie Wells

Homemade Seasoned Salt Recipe

Seasoned salt is one of those seasoning blends that can be used on almost anything. I usually keep a pint or even quart-size mason jar of this homemade seasoning mix in my spice cabinet...

BY:  Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, LD

Plant-based Protein: The Best, the Worst, and Everything In Between

All aboard the plant train! As we chug along into a new year, interest in plant-based protein shows no signs of slowing down...

BY: Heidi Godman

Want to cool down? 

14 ideas to try

"The last 13 months have been the hottest on record. We're seeing increased levels of heat-related illness, and it started earlier in the season we're used to...