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Read More about Thinking about holiday gatherings? Harvard Health experts weigh in
Thinking about holiday gatherings? Harvard Health experts weigh in

Thinking about holiday gatherings? Harvard Health experts weigh in

If you are gathering with family or friends during this holiday season there is still a lot of uncertainty around how to help keep everyone as safe as possible from COVID-19 illnesses and hospitalizations, particularly when many people will be traveling. Harvard Health Publishing faculty contributors share their own holiday plans and offer advice for safely enjoying the holidays this year.

Read More about Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?
Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?

Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful toxins that come in contact with your skin either externally or from inside the body. Products containing vitamin C that are applied to the skin may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, spots, and acne.

Read More about Navigating holiday pressures in the COVID-19 reality
Navigating holiday pressures in the COVID-19 reality

Navigating holiday pressures in the COVID-19 reality
The pandemic makes coping with holiday pressures a little tricky. If one is concerned about COVID-19 exposure at a holiday event, it may help to chat with loved ones to get support for a decision about whether to attend. If one must celebrate the holidays alone, it may help to grieve what is lost, savor past holiday gatherings, watch online religious services, and continue to practice special traditions—such as making holiday foods or putting up holiday decorations.
Read More about Less may be more when treating urinary tract infections
Less may be more when treating urinary tract infections

Less may be more when treating urinary tract infections
Researchers found that treating urinary tract infections with antibiotics for seven days was just as effective as treatment lasting 14 days. The shorter duration also can reduce the risk of medication side effects like diarrhea and nausea.
Read More about Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis
Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis

Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks the skin. It causes painful skin lesions and may also lead to psoriatic arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or coronary artery disease. Psoriasis treatments include topical steroids, gentle exfoliant lotions, emollients that keep the skin hydrated, ultraviolet light (phototherapy), laser therapies, vitamin A (retinoid creams), and medications (for moderate-to-severe psoriasis). People with psoriasis are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with an mRNA vaccine (from either Pfizer or Moderna) as soon as possible, if they haven’t already done so.
Read More about You don't say? Pointing a finger(nail) at your health
You don't say? Pointing a finger(nail) at your health

You don't say? Pointing a finger(nail) at your health
Regular, healthy nails are smooth, uniformly shaped, and often with a lighter half-moon shape under the nail near the cuticle. Yet some conditions can show their mark on your fingernails, such as lung disease, psoriasis, and a heart valve infection.
Read More about Breathing your way to better health
Breathing your way to better health

Breathing your way to better health
Taking time out of a stressful day to perform simple breathing exercises can reduce chronic stress and prevent the harm it can inflict on the body. Even a few short breathing sessions can make a big difference for many people. Chronic stress, when it goes unchecked, can lead to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety, depression, and reduced immune response.
Read More about What happened to trusting medical experts?
What happened to trusting medical experts?

What happened to trusting medical experts?

In all aspects of our lives, we rely on the knowledge and advice of experts. So why are hundreds of thousands of people in the US rejecting advice on COVID-19 from well-respected health authorities, and embracing advice from those with dubious expertise –– and unproven and potentially dangerous remedies?

Read More about Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance
Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance

Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance
In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson recalled five aerosol sunscreen products and CVS stopped selling two sunscreen products because of the presence of the carcinogen benzene.
Read More about Inspect your nails for melanoma
Inspect your nails for melanoma

Inspect your nails for melanoma
Melanoma doesn’t only affect the skin; it can sometimes occur in and around the nails on the fingers and toes. People should examine the nails as well as the skin for signs of cancer. One sign to look for is dark streaks or bands under the nail.
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