© 2019 Smart + Strong. All Rights Reserved. Terms of use and Your privacy. Smart + Strong® is a registered trademark of CDM Publishing, LLC.

Advertisement
Shot of a stressed out young woman working in a demanding career
Work Burnout Now Considered an Illness
Drugs in Medicare Plan’s “Protected Classes” Remain Protected
hurricane
Treating People With Cancer Amid a Natural Disaster
Cameron Boyce

Epilepsy Caused Actor Cameron Boyce’s Fatal Seizure, Family Says

But the coroner’s office didn’t issue a determination about the young star’s official cause of death.
An image from Houston’s “I am Life” HIV campaign

“I am Life” Campaign Reaffirms That People With HIV Matter

Meet the real people of color behind Houston’s effort to educate about PrEP and TasP.

I’m considering buying prescription drugs from Canada. Is this legal? How do I know what I’m getting?

A look at what the law says about buying prescription drugs from Canada.

Undergoing Chemo? Try This for 6 Weeks and Feel Better

A six-week exercise program resulted in better mental health outcomes for older adults with cancer.

Popular Dog Chews Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 13 States

Health officials believe pig ear dog treats are the likeliest source of an outbreak that has sickened 45 people this month.
Michael Johnson

College Wrestler Sentenced to 30 Years in HIV Case Is Now Free

Released 25 years early, Michael Johnson made national headlines for a trial that raised issues of racism, homophobia and HIV disclosure.

MUST read

Test Could Spare Women With Breast Cancer Unnecessary Treatment
Almonds Boost Good Cholesterol Levels and Function
A man stands alone facing the ocean with a cloudy sky above
Are Social Isolation and Loneliness Deadlier Than Obesity?
Can Coffee Reduce the Risk of Certain Liver Cancers?
Need Some Exercise? Join This National Walking Movement
Microbes and Mental Health
Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder Shares Plans for Surgery This Fall

The Grammy Award–winning recording artist told fans he’ll take a hiatus from performing to get a kidney transplant.

Are You a Morning Person? If So, You’re at Lower Risk for Breast Cancer

Women with a genetic tendency to wake up early may be protected against this cancer.

Expert Panel Advises Catch-Up Hep A Vaccination

CDC experts recommend the vaccine for children, teens and HIV-positive people.

College Students Who Eat Tuna Are Unaware of Increased Risk for Mercury Exposure

Most of these students are uninformed about the mercury levels in tuna and the recommended amounts of the fish to consume.

Expert Panel Expands HPV Vaccine Recommendation

Widespread vaccination could potentially eliminate cervical, anal, oral and other HPV-related cancers.

Hot topics

Can Black Women Be Convinced That PrEP Isn’t Just for Gay Men?
A Less Painful Way for Diabetes Patients to Monitor Their Blood Sugar
Standard Guidelines May Lead Doctors to Misdiagnose Mental Disorders as Schizophrenia
Tress-Essential Elements
Researchers Find a Genetic Substance That Identifies Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
Unhealthy Numbers

Better Earlier Care for Those With Bipolar Disorder Is Needed

More long-term studies could help improve quality of life and prevent relapses.

Have you ever experienced burnout at work?

Hair and Health

The lessons I learned about the link between my locks and my body chemistry

For Black Men With Prostate Cancer, Equal Access Means Equal Outcomes

Addressing barriers to care, such as insurance coverage, could mitigate disparities in outcomes between white and Black men.
The cover of Visual AIDS broadside for Stonewall 50 and World Pride

On WorldPride, Visual AIDS Asks, “What Is 21st Century Liberation?”

Artists and advocates answer—and reflect on AIDS and LGBTQI+ activism. Here’s our favorite response!
Advertisement
Newsfeed
Features