Could laughter be effective at curing dry eye?
Dry eye is commonly treated with lubricant eye drops, but according to a new study, laughter exercise could be just as effective.
Study: A man's unhealthy eating could lead to heart disease in his daughters
Like father, like daughter? A new study finds a father's unhealthy eating can lead to heart disease in his daughters later on.
Why do we crave junk food? Harvard psychiatrist explains what to do about it
A psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School helps explain why we crave junk food and what we can try to do about it.
Doctors more likely to perform unnecessary C-sections on Black moms, study says
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
Experts debunk some viral sleep trends
It's estimated more than a third of Americans have tried one of this year's viral sleep trends, but do they work?
New study finds Parkinson's disease may begin in the gut
According to the experts, many people who have Parkinson's disease had GI symptoms for years.
Parental meddling in kids' friendships could backfire, says new research
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.
High blood pressure affecting young adults and children, study says
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
New AI tool developed by Harvard can help identify and treat cancer
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
Should I go ahead and get my flu and COVID vaccines now?
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
Concussions may not be so harmful for certain athletes, study says
A new study finds that concussions may not put certain athletes at higher risk of cognitive decline later in life.
Women with false positive mammograms are often lost to follow-up, study says
A new study finds that women who receive a false positive result on a screening mammogram are often lost to follow-up.
Why is there no widely available EEE vaccine to protect humans?
Many are wondering what they can to do protect themselves from EEE and why there's no widely available vaccine for humans.
Protein from parasitic worm could help wounds heal faster
A parasitic worm could help skin wounds heal faster and better, researchers say.
Smart insulins may respond to blood sugar changes in real-time
Controlling blood sugars could become even easier for people with type 1 diabetes.