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Want to eat a lot more, take in fewer calories and thrive?
Jon Kabat-Zinn, promoter of Mindful Meditation, says that no one can listen to your body for you. To grow and heal, you have to take responsibility for listening to it yourself.
And that's just what researchers found when they looked at how folks eating a completely unprocessed diet were listening to the signals their body was giving them. ...Read more
Colorado sues to block Trump administration from cutting public health grants
DENVER — Colorado filed a lawsuit Wednesday to prevent the Trump administration from canceling more than $25 million in grants for public health.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notified Congress it wouldn’t pay $600 million worth of grants already awarded in Colorado, California, Illinois and Minnesota — all ...Read more
Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants
President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to cut more than $100 million in federal health care grants for Illinois, a step that was quickly met with a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his peers in three other states.
Illinois, California, Colorado and Minnesota sued the Trump administration Wednesday over the Office ...Read more
What makes measles cases an outbreak? California reports first since 2020
Eight measles cases in Northern California have been classified as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease, state health officials said.
The outbreak is part of a national surge in measles cases that has the California Department of Public Health “strongly urging” Californians to be sure their measles vaccinations are up to date, the ...Read more
DHS must provide 'constitutionally adequate health care' at ICE detention center, judge rules
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge this week ordered ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to provide "constitutionally adequate health care" to people detained in California's newest and largest immigration detention center.
In her Tuesday ruling, U.S. District Judge Maxine M. Chesney also required an external monitor be appointed to ensure...Read more
Mass Gen, Dana-Farber researchers find that virus therapy boosts survival in glioblastoma patients
BOSTON — Glioblastoma patients, long shut out from immunotherapies that have transformed patient care in other cancers, could finally benefit from a new treatment option.
Boston cancer researchers have found that a virus-based therapy improves survival in patients with glioblastoma.
A team led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and ...Read more
Cases of dangerous 'superbug' reported in KY, other states. What one hospital is doing
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A “superbug” fungus is spreading in health care facilities across the country, and according to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, represents a multi-drug resistant threat that requires early detection and response.
Candida auris, or C. auris, spreads easily in health care settings and ...Read more
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care.
As a physician and professor studying the intersection of business and health, I know that the challenges in reforming the sprawling U...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Try plantains!
Plantains look like bananas but are bigger, with a neutral flavor and starchy texture similar to a potato. They’re typically cooked, steamed, boiled, and fried, rather than eaten raw.
The folklore
Plantains are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia, traced as far back as 500 B.C. Plantains are less common in American cooking, but that...Read more
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
An apple a day alone won’t save you a trip to the doctor, but it may be a good start toward better health. The phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” comes from an old Welsh saying that encouraged eating apples at bedtime to ward off illness. While they’re not quite the medical miracle the saying makes them sound like, apples do ...Read more
Chest pain that mimics a heart attack
Q: My sister went to the emergency room because she thought she was having a heart attack, but she ended up being diagnosed with costochondritis. What is that?
A: Costochondritis refers to inflammation of the costosternal joints, the cartilage between the ribs and the breastbone (sternum). It’s one of the most common causes of chest pain and ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have high blood pressure and was just diagnosed as having chronic kidney disease. I am disheartened by this news, but I also am determined to do more to improve my health. I know I may not be able to reverse my condition, but I am hoping to avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant for as long as possible.
ANSWER: Your ...Read more
Why Your Gym Plans Don't Work Out
University of Michigan researchers have an idea why so many people who make ambitious plans and goals regarding physical fitness ultimately give up on them -- more specifically, why planned daily exercise doesn't happen.
Blame it on an all-or-nothing mindset, said behavioral scientist Michelle Segar, who, with colleagues, just published data on...Read more
US Cancer Institute studying ivermectin's 'ability to kill cancer cells'
The National Cancer Institute, the federal research agency charged with leading the war against the nation’s second-largest killer, is studying ivermectin as a potential cancer treatment, according to its top official.
“There are enough reports of it, enough interest in it, that we actually did — ivermectin, in particular — did engage ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diet tips during cancer treatment
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has been diagnosed with cancer. I know his treatment will be hard on him, and I want to help in any way with his diet. What do you recommend for us?
ANSWER: Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person's body. Your husband's treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, taste and smell, diarrhea or constipation,...Read more
Commentary: Rising costs, chronic disease and AI -- The fight to save US health care
In most industries, leaders can respond quickly when market conditions change. Within months, companies can shrink or expand their workforces, adopt innovative technologies, and reconfigure operations.
Health care lacks such flexibility. It takes a decade to train new physicians. Hospitals take years to plan, fund, and build — years longer ...Read more
Increased risk of falling? Getting to the core of the problem
More than 14 million folks ages 65 or older report falling every year -- and nearly 40% of those trip, slips and blips require medical treatment or restrict activity for at least a day, making them the leading cause of injury in seniors.
Not something to look forward to. But fortunately, you can dramatically reduce your risk. Strengthening your...Read more
Debunking The Myth That Money Is Blocking A Cancer Cure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about using the immune system to prevent cancer, but I think that there will never be a "vaccine" to prevent anyone from getting cancer in the first place! There is too much money involved. -- D.K.
ANSWER: I hear this occasionally, and I don't believe it for two reasons.
The first is that I have ...Read more
How do you spell the keys to living younger longer? FFFF, PPP, AA
When The Jackson 5 sang "A B C, it's easy as 1 2 3," they were talking about the pleasure of falling in love. When I say, "Living younger longer is as easy as FFFF, PPP, AA," I'm giving you the 1-2-3 steps you need to fall in love with your quality of life.
FFFF stands for: 1. Fast Exercise -- 10 minutes of intense movement improves your ...Read more
Browsing Different Treatment Options For Summer Depression
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your answer to a recent question about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). You mentioned that folks can get SAD in the summer but didn't discuss treatment options. I've tried caffeine and alcohol; they don't seem to work!
More seriously, I've discussed moving hemispheres with my wife so that we could have an endless ...Read more
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