Heat Makes Emergencies More Common and Overdose More Deadly
By Mark S. Gold M.D. As New Yorkers prepare for one of the hottest Fourth of July weekends in years—with temperatures of 100°F and heat indices exceeding 110°F—public health officials…
The Slippery Slope From Pre-addiction To Addiction
By Mark S. Gold M.D. Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full substance use disorder develops—and before consequences become severe. Like…
There Are No Positives for Young Adult Cannabis Users
By Mark S. Gold M.D Experts often debate medication risks vs benefits. But, in a risk/benefit analysis for cannabis most people don’t realize that adolescents and young adults obtain no benefits from cannabis use,…
Nutrition Facts: Glossary And Definitions
Written by Wendy C. Fries - Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH Calories. The number of calories listed on a food label tells you how many calories are in one serving. It’s…
Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Submitted by aaronspool This recipe makes chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot peppers. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste! Ingredients…
Myths And Facts About Managing High Cholesterol
Written by Julie Davis Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev, MD Myth #1: All Cholesterol Is Bad Fact: Your body needs some cholesterol to stay healthy, but you can have too much. Your total…
Are Boiled Eggs Good For You?
Story by Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY Here's what experts have to say. If you’re after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a…
Why Am I Always Cold?
Written by Gina Shaw, Frances Gatta, Kristin Mitchell, Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD It’s normal to be more sensitive to cold temperatures. You might just have a natural tendency to be colder than others.…
Simple Relationship Tool To Ease Conflict And Grow Closer
By Rachel Glik Ed.D., LPC I see a lot of couples face unnecessary discord because they do not carve out time to discuss the schedule of their lives together. Typically,…
Losing Weight Without Fad Diets
Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH If you've followed a fad diet, you have plenty of company. But have you been able to stay on these deprivation…
