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New N.J. facility to treat young patients battling mental illness A new $40 million clinic in New Jersey is designed to take care of young patients battling mental health issues. CBS News New York’s Cindy Hsu reports.8h ago (04:02)

As a gastroenterologist, Mohamad Mokadem, MD, has heard countless pieces of dietary advice that simply don’t make medical sense

A healthy gut is essential for overall health and well-being, establishing proper digestion, metabolism and immunity. Meanwhile, poor gut health has been linked to a range of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies and mental health disorders. But understanding how to maintain a healthy gut can set patients’ digestive health…

After studying stool samples from more than 1,300 cancer patients, scientists uncovered distinct gut microbiome patterns tied to different cancers

Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. It helps restore your body, optimize cardiometabolic and mental health, supports your immune system and keeps your mind sharp. But women are more likely than men to struggle with sleep problems, including insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause can…

Stroke survivor Edmond Poh using an assistive hand grip on his left hand while lifting weights under the watchful eyes of exercise trainer Reosherra Lim

Lifestyle medicine is an increasingly important specialty that helps prevent and manage obesity and other chronic diseases. The foundation of lifestyle medicine is helping patients incorporate sustainable healthy habits into their everyday lives.