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17 therapist-approved tips for dealing with seasonal depression

Talkspace reports on 17 therapist-approved tips to cope with seasonal depression, including therapy, hydration, sunlight, and exercise, aiding in symptom relief.

Preparing for health emergencies: Your financial readiness

Wells Fargo reports on preparing for health emergencies by emphasizing financial readiness, including insurance use, emergency funds, and income protection tools.

School vaccination rates reveal hidden measles outbreak risks. But access depends on where you live.

Healthbeat reports that school vaccination rates reveal risks for measles outbreaks, emphasizing that access to this data varies significantly by state.

How to wake up without caffeine: 7 natural ways to feel more alert

Naturepedic reports seven natural ways to wake up without caffeine, emphasizing morning light, hydration, movement, and consistent sleep for better alertness.

Nearly half of U.S. adults who need mental healthcare don't know how to find it. Here's where to start

LifeStance Health reports nearly half of U.S. adults needing mental healthcare struggle to find it.

Hashimoto's and GLP-1 medications: Why losing weight can change the thyroid medication dose you need

Ivologist reports indicate that weight loss from GLP-1 medications can alter thyroid medication doses, particularly for those with Hashimoto's disease.

Healthy Teeth for Life. What Older Adults Need to Know

Time doesn’t have to stop your smile with proper dental care as you age.

(NAPSI)—As people live longer and keep more of their natural teeth, maintaining good oral health becomes an increasingly important part of healthy aging. While oral health problems are not an …

5 odd wellness trends people have sworn by

Bodog reports on five bizarre wellness trends, including the tapeworm diet and radium wellness, highlighting their high costs and health risks.

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, …

What Online Sellers Don’t Want You to Know About Retatrutide

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly …

The health conversation you might be missing

(BPT) - Sponsored by RegeneronSome of the most important medical conversations start with a simple question: What are my treatment options?For people navigating a health condition, a clear …

Care Beyond Treatment for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer

(BPT) - How whole-person support helped one woman navigate the physical and emotional realities of metastatic breast cancerWhen Tia Newman was diagnosed with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer …

Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …

6 out of 10 women arrive at college feeling unprepared to manage their period

Always and Tampax reports that a survey reveals 64% of women feel unprepared for college periods, with many wishing for more open conversations and guidance.

How to choose a medical virtual assistant for your practice

My Mountain Mover reports that as administrative demands in healthcare rise, medical virtual assistants can alleviate staff overload by managing tasks remotely.

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.

How GLP-1s are rewiring the doctor-patient relationship

Zocdoc reports that GLP-1 prescriptions enhance the doctor-patient relationship, prompting more follow-up care and holistic health engagement beyond weight loss.

What families overlook: Addiction is often a symptom, not the whole story

AdCare Rhode Island reports addiction as a symptom of underlying mental health issues, emphasizing the need for integrated treatment to address both conditions for effective recovery.

The most common causes of slip-and-fall injuries in hotels, casinos, and resorts across America

THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys reports common slip-and-fall causes in hotels, casinos, and resorts, highlighting risks like wet floors, spills, and poor lighting.

The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients

Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.

Most breast cancers aren't genetic. Here's what doctors want women to know

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Case Western Reserve University reports that most breast cancers aren't genetic; early detection via mammography significantly improves survival rates to over 95%.