The Health Report

Walking into a children’s hospital is different from walking into any other health care space. From the moment you cross the threshold, you realize these aren’t just places of healing—they are places of profound heart, imagination and hope.

When facing a complex medical diagnosis, finding the right specialist isn’t just a step in the treatment process—it is often the most critical decision a patient or family will make.

Turmeric is heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can be risky

People with advanced pancreatic cancer taking an experimental daily pill lived nearly twice as long as those receiving chemotherapy infusions

A team in the US has reported promising results after using an improved form of CRISPR to gene-edit human embryos, but a major issue remains unsolved

Parents report loving their partners less within the first year of having a child, but that doesn't mean the feeling is permanent or inevitable

One-third of people with anorexia nervosa don’t recover and treatment has remained stagnant for years. Now we’re beginning to understand how the condition takes over the mind

Oxygen is what keeps us alive. But air pollution is a serious issue in some parts of the world.

In observance of this year’s World Environment Day, celebrat…

Where Is It Safe to Drink the Tap Water?

As part of its goal to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all, the U…

Put down that knife and reach for these safe slicers instead.

Updated Jun 9, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT The first-ever reverse-aging drug has been injected into a human. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images A first-of-its-kind shot that promises to reverse aging was just injected into a human body. It's a pivotal moment for longevity science, the first opportunity for researchers to prove that epigenetic reprogramming — a technique that trains aging cells to act young again — can actually improve how people age in the real world. On Tuesday, Boston-based

Swap a traditional nightcap for these bedtime beverages to promote sleep and aid weight loss.

Potatoes, rice, and pasta's effects on blood sugar vary based on type, preparation, portion size, and food pairings. Pasta cooked al dente often causes a smaller blood sugar rise because it digests more slowly.

Sourdough has a lower glycemic index than many other breads, which means it tends to raise blood sugar more slowly. Sourdough’s fermentation breaks down some sugars and slows digestion, leading to a gentler rise in blood sugar.

Apathy can mimic depression, but is considered a symptom of mood disorders or neurological conditions. Treatment for apathy focuses on the underlying condition rather than apathy itself. Strategies like setting small goals and creating a routine can help you cope with apathy.

Creatine helps create energy for your muscle cells, allowing them to grow and strengthen. Collagen provides structure to tissue around the muscle, helping with recovery and overall movement.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of arthritis that causes the tissues in a joint to break down over time. With OA, it’s common to experience joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, among other joint changes.

The average weight for women in the U.S. is around 170 pounds. Factors like diet, exercise, and sleep impact weight and overall health. Setting realistic, personalized goals helps maintain health and well-being.