The seasonal flu hit San Ysidro High School math teacher Kathleen Monagan just before Thanksgiving break. She was only surprised she’d avoided it as long as she had. “I get a lot of wipes. I use sanitizer like it’s going out of style, but I just feel like, you know it’s gonna be impossible,” Monagan…

Gut health is intricately tied to the trillions of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi that live inside our intestines. Together, these germs make up the gut microbiome, a rich ecosystem with a metabolic capacity that exceeds that of the liver1 . Today, research on the role of the gut microbiome in human health—and how we…

I’ve been pregnant a time or six and had the wonderful thick hair that comes with it. Then comes the postpartum hair loss. For years I also dealt with hair loss from thyroid issues. These events prompted me to search for how to naturally promote hair growth and hair health. Some post-pregnancy shedding is hormonal…

By SAURABH JHA Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic a seroprevalence study from Santa Clara indicated that the viral spread was far greater than was believed. The study suggested that the infection fatality rate (IFR) was much lower than the case fatality rate and perhaps even lower than the suspected IFR. The researchers estimated that…

When you look in the mirror, you're actually looking at 100 trillion cells—but when was the last time you thought about how those cells are doing? The health of your cells, after all, literally dictates how well your body works. But since cellular health naturally declines over time—contributing to signs of aging and age-related disease—focusing…

The callous and even mocking reactions on social media to the cold-blooded murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week serve as further evidence that many Americans' frustrations with the health insurance industry are boiling over. But some experts say the government, not health insurance companies, deserves much of the blame. "There is a very…

By TREVOR VAN MIERLO In 2021, digital mental health and substance use startups attracted a record-breaking $5.1 billion in funding. Despite the surge, the promise of scalable, transformative digital health platforms remains unfulfilled. Following the surge, investment plummeted. Unlike other industries that have been revolutionized by digital-first solutions, digital health struggles with models that fail…

Wonder why you feel better after a good laugh? There’s reliable evidence that laughter improves various aspects of mental, emotional and physical health. If you’re experiencing stress, pain or challenges to your immune system, finding ways to incorporate laughter into your daily life could be an effective remedy. Health experts say humor and giggles can…