New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that's healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
How to spot Parkinson's disease symptoms
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
How to curb your stress eating
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they're different
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Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus?
It’s still true: Not all the news about COVID-19 is bad
We’re more than nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and continue to face new challenges every day. But there are still positive developments in the fight against the virus, which should be recognized.
Keeping your family safe this Thanksgiving
This year, the safest choice for celebrating Thanksgiving is to do so at home only with those you live with, yet some people are still going to want to gather. If you are considering celebrating with others, there are some things you can do to help limit COVID-related risks.
Promoting equity and community health in the COVID-19 pandemic
At one Boston health care system a range of initiatives aimed at improving health care equity were launched as the pandemic swept forward last spring, taking a disproportionate toll on communities of color. Building on this could prove key as the virus resurges this winter.
Communities of color devastated by COVID-19: Shifting the narrative
Communities of color, which have long struggled against health disparities, have been affected much more severely by the COVID-19 pandemic than white communities. Now is the time to take stock of misconceptions, mistrust, and missteps that helped fuel infection rates and devastating outcomes last spring.
Bracing for contact tracing
Driving across the country in a pandemic
Summer’s here, teens and parents — now what?
For many teens, summer activities like jobs, internships, and camps are probably on hold this year, and a sense of uncertainty hovers over nearly everything. How can parents guide teens and help them flourish while also keeping them safe?
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that's healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
How to spot Parkinson's disease symptoms
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
How to curb your stress eating
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they're different
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