Mango May Support Weight and Blood Sugar, New Research Shows

Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor. 

Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology reviewed 29 studies published between 2016 and 2025 to better understand how mango affec...

New National Guidelines Aim to Cut Infections in Nursing Homes

Infections are a major concern in nursing homes, where many residents are older, recovering from illness or living with long-term health conditions. 

Germs like drug-resistant bacteria, viruses that cause flu and COVID can spread quickly in these settings and can be life-threatening.

A new guideline backed by five national profe...

More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot for Newborns, Study Finds

More parents are saying no to vitamin K shots for their newborns, and experts warn babies could be at serious risk.

A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA found that refusal of vitamin K, a shot given shortly after birth to prevent dangerous bleeding, has skyrocketed in recent years.

Researchers reviewed medical records for more t...

Want To Avoid Having A Troublesome Teen? Get Boys Involved In Youth Sports, Study Says

Worried your boy is going to be a difficult teen, in constant friction with parents, teachers and other authority figures?

Get him involved in sports, a new study suggests.

Boys who participated in organized sports between 6 to 10 years of age were less likely to show signs of oppositional-defiant disorder in their tweens, researcher...

Climate Change Might Dull Children's Intellectual Growth

Climate change could pose a threat to children’s intellectual development, a new study says.

Kids growing up under higher-than-usual temperatures – average temps above 86 degrees Fahrenheit – are less likely to meet developmental milestones for literacy and mathematics, researchers reported Dec. 8 in the Journal of Ch...