A Massachusetts murder trial that ended in a mistrial this week has put new attention on postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious psychiatric emergency that can affect new mothers within weeks of giving birth, and one that mental health experts say is still poorly understood even by doctors who are supposed to screen for it.…
Health
Federal inspectors have uncovered a startling gap in oversight behind a batch of frozen chicken products now being pulled from kitchens across New England, adding to a growing list of questions about how closely imported meat is being watched before it reaches American plates.
What's Being Recalled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and…
Dietitians say small, consistent shifts in your grocery cart could help protect your colon long before warning signs appear.
Colorectal cancer has climbed to become the third most common cancer diagnosed globally, and doctors are increasingly alarmed by how many younger adults are now affected. Genetics play a role, but researchers point to lifestyle and…
Organic berries sold at Publix now carry the FDA's most severe safety rating after an E. coli scare.
A recall that began as a routine safety measure has escalated sharply. Federal regulators have assigned their highest possible danger rating to a batch of blueberries and mixed berry products pulled from Publix shelves, citing the risk…
From nagging fatigue to mystery rashes, here's how to tell when your body is quietly waving a red flag.
What Are the Early Signs of Autoimmune Diseases?
If you've been Googling "why am I so tired all the time" or "why won't this rash go away," you're not alone — and you might be onto…
Simple, realistic strategies from women in cardiology show how small daily choices can make heart health feel far less overwhelming.
Heart health starts with realistic routines
Taking care of your heart sounds simple until real life gets involved. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, late nights, restaurant meals and workouts that never seem to fit the…
Dietitians break down what happens to your body when this humble fruit becomes a daily habit
There's a reason nutritionists keep coming back to the humble banana. While apples get the old adage about keeping doctors away, registered dietitians say bananas deserve their own moment in the spotlight — and the science backs them up.…
New research suggests your oral health could be quietly shaping your risk for stroke
Skipping the dentist might cost you more than a cavity. A growing body of research shows that poor oral health doesn't just threaten your teeth — it may be putting your brain at risk, too, and the numbers behind this connection…
Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step.
An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study.
Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…
The hidden crisis behind Black maternal mortality — and the resources fighting back.
Congratulations! Bringing a new life into the world ranks among life's most profound miracles, one that fills a household with joy and gratitude. But that same season can just as easily bring sadness, anxiety, and fear, and for Black mothers, those emotions often…

