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Healthspan measures incorporate quality of life in ways that lifespan does not. Ira T. Nicolai/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesDo you ever wake up some days and think, “When…

Social media can sometimes damage the self-esteem of teen girls. stock-eye/iStock via Getty Images PlusIt’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health…

An illustration of a human liver with cirrhosis. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo LibraryVinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in…

Whenever a school shooting takes place, school officials often arrange for grief counseling services to be made available for whoever needs them. But what exactly do those…

Glyphosate, an herbicide used in products like Roundup, was classified by the IARC as carcinogenic to humans in 2015. Adriana Duduleanu/EyeEm via Getty ImagesPeople are…

Throughout much of recorded human history, China has boasted the largest population in the world – and until recently, by some margin.So news that the Chinese population is…

For some skin conditions, keeping hydrated is key. Yuliya Shevtsova/EyeEm via Getty ImagesIn many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier…

Each January, Americans collectively atone for yet another celebratory season of indulgence. Some proclaim sobriety for “Dry January.” Others use the dawn of a new year to…

The new year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to create healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, drinking more water or eating more…

Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens – often with questionable benefit – to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that’s been…