Patient Voices: AIDS and H.I.V.
What is it like to live with H.I.V.? Does the stigma associated with AIDS still exist? Six men and women living with H.I.V. speak about their experiences. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Cutting Out the Bris
For parents who choose not to circumcise, can a son still be Jewish? Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Low-fiber diet do’s and don’ts
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
A Nonprofit That Produces More Than Just Olive Oils
Sindyanna of Galilee employs Palestinians and Israelis to make its cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oils. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
How to Be Better at Stress
Stress is unavoidable in modern life, but it doesn't have to get you down. Here are ways to deal with stress, reduce its harm and even use your daily stress to make you stronger. Source [...]
Stroke survivors without early complications at long-term risk of death, stroke
People who survive a stroke or a mini-stroke without early complications have an increased risk of death, another stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) for at least five years following the initial stroke, found a [...]
The Subtle Signs of a Thyroid Disorder
Routine blood tests may fail to detect insufficient thyroid hormone, leaving patients without an accurate explanation for their symptoms. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Instead of Dumbing Down Shakespeare, Smarten Up the Kids
Children can appreciate adults' plays and movies if you explain the references, the complex ironies, the double entendres. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog
Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby?
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Get the facts about transvaginal mesh complications
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Dehydration and youth sports: Curb the risk
Source SNH Newsbot: Mayo Clinic
Vegan Ice Cream Enters a Golden Age
With a huge variety of plant-based milks now available on the market, nondairy ice creams are getting better than ever. Source SNH Newsbot: NY Times – Well Blog