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Show 1465: Food Fight! Should We Flip the Food Pyramid Upside-Down?

Do Hasslers (Difficult People) Speed Aging and Shorten Lifespan?

Do you think difficult people just make you feel miserable? Scientists suggest that social hasslers may also accelerate biological aging.

Veterans Who Depend on Mental Health Care Keep Losing Their Therapists Under Trump

The VA has lost so many mental health care providers in the past year that those remaining struggle to fill the void. Story from ProPublica

Should You Fortify Your Life With Vitamins and Minerals?

Do you take vitamins and minerals? Many health professionals think you are wasting your money, but new research shows they slow aging.

Maintaining Better Brain Power as You Age

Exercise and diet helps older people maintain brain power and physical health. Staying active and eating right helps, along with attitude.

Does Junk Food in the Diet Affect Children’s Mental Wellbeing?

Junk food in kids' diets is associated with emotional and behavioral issues later. Kids eating more produce have better mental wellbeing.

Health in a Hurry: Important Medical & Pharma News for 3-13-26

Today's Health in a Hurry: PFAS chemicals on produce, blood pressure and brain function, telehealth and FDA's side effect reporting system.

Could the Shingrix or Zostavax Vaccine Help Prevent Dementia?

Will a Shingrix or Zostavax vaccine protect you from shingles or postherpetic neuralgia? What about dementia? Watch a video of Dr. Geldsetzer!

Restless Legs Drugs and Compulsive Gambling: A Hidden Danger

Some medicines can hijack impulse control. Restless legs drugs have been linked to compulsive gambling and other risky behaviors.

Should You Take Vitamin D Supplements for Stronger Bones?

The US Preventive Services Task Force says that vitamin D supplements with or without calcium don't lead to stronger bones.