Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Prone to winter depression? Starting light therapy now can help
As daylight diminishes people can feel their mood dimming. In fact millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in the fall.
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The science behind the correlation between autism and Tylenol
There's no causal link between taking acetaminophen and autism in an offspring, yet some studies point to a correlation. What does that mean? And who should parents listen to?
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When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do?
The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.
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Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit
Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence.
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MAHA strategy flip flops on pesticides
Exposure to chemicals is listed as a potential driver of chronic disease in children in a new MAHA report, but critics say RJK Jr. has backpedaled on pledges to reduce pesticides used in agriculture.
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The MAHA plan for healthier kids includes 128 ideas, but few details
The Make America Healthy Again commission is proposing more than 100 moves to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease. Critics say other Trump administration moves contradict the goals.
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Early treatment is now advised for hypertension — before blood pressure gets too high
New recommendations for early treatment for millions of people with hypertension come at a time when a new experimental medication is shown to lower blood pressure in hard-to-treat patients.
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Talking to kids about school shootings. Be truthful and follow their lead
Parents are struggling to figure out what to say to their children after another school shooting. We talked to some experts, who offered these guidelines.
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A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need
What would happen if you blocked the internet from your cellphone for two weeks? A bunch of millennial researchers wanted to answer that question. Here's what they found.
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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable.
