Are sweet potatoes healthier than white potatoes?

How the two spuds differ as plants, how much the world grows, and an easy topping swap from Cleveland Clinic.

Prewashed Salad Does Not Need Another Rinse

FDA tips on when to skip the rinse, how to avoid cross contamination, and how to buy and store bagged produce.

Are canned sardines a healthy choice?

Harvard Health and Tufts on how much seafood to eat, why those soft bones matter, and what canning does to nutrients.

Don't Make Holding Your Urine a Habit

NIDDK on why delaying the bathroom can stretch the bladder, the early signs to watch for, and habits that help.

Mammogram Timing: The Task Force's Starting Point

What the Task Force's B grade covers, why the start age moved to 40, and where other groups and the evidence past 74 differ.

Water Is Not Contact Lens Solution

The FDA explains why water and homemade saline put lens wearers at risk and how to lower the chance of infection.

Hoarse for more than three weeks? Mention it

What hoarseness is, the warning signs that call for a visit, and why the three-week mark matters.

Can eating close to bedtime make acid reflux worse?

What the NIH and the American College of Gastroenterology say about weight, smoking and other habits beyond meal timing.

Keep the Eye-Drop Tip Off Everything

Why the FDA says eye drops need extra care, which products to avoid, and what to do if a bottle gives you trouble.

The Same Pain Reliever Can Hide in Two Medicines

Acetaminophen hides in cold medicines and prescription pain pills, and the FDA says to check labels for its abbreviations too.

Taking Biotin? Mention It Before a Lab Test

The FDA is naming troponin tests that have not fixed a known problem with biotin, so share your supplement list before blood work.

Are sweet potatoes healthier than white potatoes?

How the two spuds differ as plants, how much the world grows, and an easy topping swap from Cleveland Clinic.

Mention Bleeding Gums at Your Dental Visit

NIH on what causes gum disease, how a dentist checks for it, and the risk factors worth knowing.

Prewashed Salad Does Not Need Another Rinse

FDA tips on when to skip the rinse, how to avoid cross contamination, and how to buy and store bagged produce.

Tell Your Doctor if Ear Noise Matches Your Heartbeat