Category: Medicine

Raelle Brown is a powerful voice for many – for women of color, for women […]

By Jean Rommes, as told to Kendall Morgan I knew in 1985 that I probably […]

April 23, 2024 – It’s becoming more of a “when” then an “if” TikTok will […]

Scientists can scan your entire DNA library. That’s more than 20,000 genes. This kind of […]

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can make you feel itchy and uncomfortable. It causes hives that […]

April 22, 2024 – In Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, a fleet of four RVs regularly […]

You may be thinking about looking into clinical trials to help treat your chronic lymphocytic […]

Most people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) get diagnosed before this cancer reaches its advanced […]

Ernest House needed a liver transplant. But a heart condition was keeping him off the […]

A buccal patch stuck to the inside of the mouth might deliver drugs more quickly […]

As you probably learned back in middle school, menstruation is the monthly shedding of your […]

Migraine is a common neurological disorder, especially among women. But only about half of people […]

April 18, 2024 – Turns out it’s not a Sisyphean task – or at least […]

April 18, 2024 – The explosive rise in skin care “influencers” hawking product after product […]

You’d love to stop smoking. The health reasons are a mile long and your body […]

After 15 years of smoking, Adrian Diaz Bulibasa decided it was time to quit. “I […]

It’s 2 a.m. Your baby is crying and you can’t soothe them. They have a fever […]

Take a drive around certain neighborhoods in Los Angeles and you may spot as many […]

By Michelle Pickens, as told to Danny Bonvissuto As early as I can remember, I’ve […]

What can feel more frustrating than having a cough? Having a cough that happens more […]

Who knows better than parents that cleaning the house regularly helps keeps germs at bay […]

It’s not unusual to have mixed feelings about your child’s diagnosis with ADHD (attention deficit […]

April 12, 2024 – Scientists and researchers have long raised concerns about the potential increased […]

April 12, 2024 — Creamy, thick, and velvety: Without emulsifiers, your favorite ice cream or muffin […]

In early 2014, Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD, was not feeling well. She tired more easily […]

April 12, 2024 – When a mother in Atlanta, GA, noticed measles symptoms in her […]

When you think of treatment for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in children, medication probably […]

Penny Williams of Asheville, N.C., still remembers the day she got a call from her […]

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see […]

April 10, 2024 – Got health questions about eating right, dealing with stress, or ways […]

A visit to the OB/GYN can leave you feeling vulnerable. Everyone should have a doctor […]

Bob Dickey was determined not to let the side effects of cancer treatment — namely, […]

April 8, 2024 — When Mary Claire Haver, MD, became interested in the potential of […]

April 8, 2024 — Some people love to chat. I learned this 15 years ago […]

By Alexa Federico, as told to Skylar Harrison Before I became an advocate for those […]

SOURCES: Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, chief of nutrition; professor, department of preventive medicine, Northwestern […]

What are the most important steps to follow if you want to feel good from […]

Somewhere along the line you may have decided you are simply not the yoga type. […]

Many people who want to get into shape are unaware that there is more to […]

April 5, 2024 – For decades, I resisted invitations to try, learn, and play golf. […]

Americans seem to carry bottled water everywhere they go these days. In fact, it has […]

April 4, 2024 – Fatigue, headaches, stomach pain and a higher risk of heart disease. […]

Tired of living with a stuffy nose, postnasal drip, sinus infections, facial pain, poor sense […]

Surprise: Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That’s normal. Fat […]

In 1996, Doug Olson learned he had chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer […]

April 2, 2024 – Eating food with high amounts of salt has long been linked […]

  There was a time, not very long ago, when a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis […]

Overactive bladder (OAB) is an umbrella term for several urinary symptoms. The most common symptom […]

Teenagers know how to push their parents’ buttons. Instinctively, they come with an arsenal of […]

Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed, or do a combo of the two, at some point […]

When you think about improving your heart health, food and exercise may come to mind. […]

Ask clinical psychologist Michael Breus, PhD, a.k.a. The Sleep Doctor, for his No. 1 tip […]

At the height of the pre-Delta variant COVID-19 pandemic, Stephen Rawlings, MD, PhD, was doing […]

March 29, 2024 – It could be a case of: if you can’t beat ’em, […]

Women today have been told we have it all — careers, families, kids, community involvement, […]

By Lynnette Galbier, as told to Allison Bolt It all started in 2019, about 6 […]

Losing your hearing can be an inconvenience — sometimes a major one that makes you […]

Families, almost from their start, face forces that could pull them apart. When a family […]

LaShawn Wiltz LaShawn Wiltz hadn’t had a decent night’s sleep in decades. She’s had chronic […]

In October, the FDA approved a drug that can cure hepatitis C quicker than ever […]

Kate, Princess of Wales, recently revealed a cancer diagnosis and a course of chemotherapy. In […]

Does intermittent fasting raise your risk of death from heart disease? That’s what you might […]

The physical effects of overactive bladder are obvious. But the emotional impact isn’t talked about as […]

By Deborah Serani, PsyD, as told to Hallie Levine When it comes to talking about […]

By James Giordano, PhD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson Over the last 20 years, […]

By Dan Collins, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been living with major depressive disorder […]

UC Berkeley’s harvesting box can extract water from air in the middle of the desert. […]

You might think of mucus – the runny, goopy, or gummy stuff you sneeze out, […]

People in some parts of the world have used herbal remedies to treat diseases for […]

March 21, 2024 – For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter’s comfort is a constant battle […]

March 20, 2024 — Since its rollout, the Shingrix vaccine has been hailed as a […]

March 20, 2024 — Since its rollout, the Shingrix vaccine has been hailed as a […]

We all snack. But some snacks are better than others, especially if you’re managing type […]

When Hanna Olivas was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, at age 42, she was […]

March 18, 2024 – When Ken Aaron, 51, woke up from his first-ever colonoscopy last […]

The sportswear brand Nike introduced new, inclusive mannequins to their Niketown stores in London earlier […]

It’s difficult to imagine a more contagious disease than whooping cough. For adolescents and adults, […]

Do any of these lines sound familiar? You have to hold a stretch to get […]

The tears and screaming, as upsetting as they are, are well worth the effort. A […]

By the time your baby is a year old, they’ll need at least 16 vaccinations. […]

March 15, 2024 – Summer is fast approaching, and the pressures of “bikini season” have […]

The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself

March 14, 2024—Actress Olivia Munn’s candid disclosures on Instagram about her aggressive breast cancer — a […]

By Alison Feller, as told to Candy Schulman When I was 7, I was on […]

Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting their full roster of vaccinations, says […]

March 13, 2024 – There’s a good chance you’ve come across this popular 10-second social […]

“I heard there’s a microchip in the vaccine.” That’s what a surprising number of people […]

March 12, 2024 — It hurt to walk. So Dianne Rosenbluth saw a surgeon that […]

By Gonzalo Laje, MD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I’m a psychiatrist, board certified […]

March 11, 2024 – At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. NASDAQ reports that […]

When Imadé Borha graduated from Columbia University in 2015 with a master’s degree in nonfiction […]

Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. In general, the risk of heart disease […]

What makes for a good, lasting marriage? I can’t speak for everyone, and I don’t […]

As your child reaches the 8- to 12-year-old age range, you may begin to notice […]

If you have treatment-resistant depression, you’ve already tried taking antidepressants without much success. But you […]

Editor’s note: Doctors get burned out, too. Read the Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report […]

March 7, 2024 – Let’s start with this: Your vagina “is naturally self-cleaning, meaning that it […]

Standard treatments ease depression for a lot of people, but they don’t work for everyone. […]

March 6, 2024 – It turns out there may be something to the “weekend warrior” […]

March 5, 2024 — There’s a widespread – and long-held — belief that swallowing a […]

March 5, 2024 — Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the […]

Masonia Traylor was 23 when she was diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in […]

We all have thoughts that invade our brains from time to time and mess with […]

March 4, 2024 – Kathy N. has had food allergies since childhood. It started with […]

Getting a diagnosis of Pompe disease can be tricky. That’s partly because the disorder is […]

Doctors and scientists have made big breakthroughs in treating multiple myeloma. They’ve helped people with […]

Multiple myeloma can be a deadly disease. But if you’re Black or African American, you’re […]

By Sarah Amandolare With vast forestland, suburban developments, and urban high-rises alike burning in recent […]

A look at possible reasons why multiple myeloma affects Black people more than white people, […]

When you think about what’s likely to keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, […]

Growing up, Carol Gee saw the side effects of type 2 diabetes firsthand. “One family […]

We all know sibling rivalry is common among kids. But it can last decades after […]

Feb. 28, 2024 – We know that we have to exercise. It boosts our cardiovascular […]

While shopping for breastfeeding gear, you may have noticed lactation massagers in addition to breast […]

Whether you’re a meal planner and grocery list maker or figure-it-out-as-you-go shopper, you’ll see the […]

Photo Credit: FatCamera / Getty Images Yale School of Medicine Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Delnor Moffitt […]

Many women get breast cancer. But the disease is deadliest for non-Hispanic Black women. And […]

When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your immune system works against you. Left unchecked, immune […]

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare neurological disorder. Treatment can help, but there’s no cure. […]

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a sleep disorder without a cure. It’s not well-understood. Even experts […]

If you’ve become a caregiver for a family member or friend with schizophrenia, it’s tough […]

Feb. 22, 2024 — Injectable weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Saxenda, and Zepbound have been […]

Black people in the U.S. are more likely to have a stroke than people who […]

Feb. 23, 2024 – Is shorter better? Or just more practical? The CDC is reportedly […]

To understand whether Wegovy should be used as part of the solution for childhood obesity, […]

Hospital food isn’t known for tasting good or even being all that good for you. […]

By Darbi Haynes-Lawrence, PhD, as told to Evan Starkman It’s been 13 years since my […]

Whether you notice them or not, your body makes lots of noises. The pop and […]

When people say someone had “a good death,” they usually mean that someone was comfortable […]

Feb. 20, 2024 — Working out benefits us all — but women might reap more […]

Life is stressful and sometimes the stress can overwhelm you, but there are steps you […]

If you’ve had years of breathing in cigarette smoke, pollution, viruses, and other toxins, the […]

It was just after surgery for diverticular disease, and Greg Saggio, 48, was feeling good. […]

Keeping a healthy weight is a worthwhile goal at any age. As you get older, […]

Bloating 101: Why You Feel Bloated WebMD Feature Archive Bloating, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort […]

Monica Cantu and her husband were overjoyed to learn they were expecting twins, a boy […]

Feb. 16, 2024 – When it comes to your diet, your plate is important. Experts […]

America’s senior population has grown by 34.2% in the last 10 years, and today about […]

You have been so great about your new exercise routine, rarely missing a day since […]

By Elena Sledge, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I’ve been living with depression for […]

In 2018, Michael B. Greene, PhD, received a letter that took his breath away. A […]

Prescription drugs heal us when we’re sick, ease our pain when we ache, and prevent […]

If you are overweight or have obesity, you might think you need to lose a […]

When Nina Beaty had a low-dose CT scan to check for lung cancer in 2014, […]

Feb. 12, 2024 – Clean. Natural. If the labels on your cosmetics and skin care […]

The redness, discoloration, dryness, and itch of atopic dermatitis (AD) could send you to your […]

Atopic dermatitis (AD) can be a long-lasting condition that causes severe, itchy rashes. At times, […]

Claire Park, a pediatric nurse and mom to a 2-year-old in Atlanta, has been battling […]

Is your red, itchy skin flare linked to your diet? Maybe, but foods or drinks […]

For years, George Kramb, who’s 29 and lives in San Diego, CA, thought he had […]

If you have high cholesterol, you’re also at higher risk for heart disease. But the […]

By Natalie Brown, as told to Kendall Morgan When I was diagnosed with stage IV […]

Pain that lasts more than a few months is chronic pain. Some types can’t be […]

Learning you have metastatic breast cancer (also called stage IV or advanced cancer) can be […]

Feb. 7, 2024 — Atkins, keto, the Zone, the paleo diet – it seems like […]

Feb. 6, 2024 — What if there  was an easy way to enhance your brain […]

Feb. 6, 2024 — Nutritionists are sounding the alarm on just how much your dietary […]

By Susan Rahn, as told to Lauren Evoy Davis I was diagnosed with metastatic breast […]

Feb. 5, 2024 – “Beep — Beep – Beep”: Your alarm clock signals that it’s […]

By Bassel H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD, as told to Susan Bernstein Vitiligo is mainly an […]

By Mark Braxton, as told to Kendall Morgan In 1996, I discovered a small white […]

By Erika Page, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been living with vitiligo since I […]

Feb. 2, 2024 – Andisheh Nouraee was having trouble sleeping.  “I was waking up a […]

Feb. 2, 2024 – If you’re in the minority of Americans who received the most […]

A new study shows taxes on sugary beverages like soda reduce demand and are likely […]

By Joan Kathryn, as told to Keri Wiginton  I’m 79 now, and my doctor diagnosed […]

By Diane Marshall, as told to Keri Wiginton The choice to get treatment for the […]

If you learn that you have heart failure, don’t let the name mislead you. Your […]

April Williams remembers when her doctor told her she should weigh 140 to 150 pounds. […]

Jan. 30, 2024 – It may be reassuring to think that serious measles outbreaks are […]

Traditional Western medicine hasn’t typically concerned itself with spiritual well-being. But that might be changing […]

Fast-acting migraine medication can wipe out a headache. But according to Christopher Gottschalk, MD, director […]

By Ian Trabuco, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been living with chronic migraines for 3 […]

By Merle L. Diamond, MD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson As a physician and lecturer […]

By Katie M. Golden, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson As someone living with chronic migraine, […]

By Dawn Buse, PhD, as told to Keri Wiginton Headache disorders, including migraine, consistently rank among […]

Jan. 23, 2024 – Kasey Vaillancourt and her husband were trying to get pregnant when […]

Illustration by Iris Johnson John Birmingham, a magazine editor, was startled to find his wife, […]

Jan. 26, 2024 – The cravings feel inevitable and unavoidable – you stand up, walk […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) often strikes between the ages of 20 and 40 — during your […]

At 27 years old, Julie Stamm was a young woman in the world of finance. […]

How long do you need to take a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis […]

Jan. 24, 2024 – If old bottles of prescription medicines and over-the-counter pain relievers are […]

Jan. 23, 2024 – You’ve got the symptoms, but your test for COVID-19 isn’t positive. […]

Jan. 23, 2024 — Loneliness has been known to be a serious health problem, and […]

If you think migraines timed to your menstrual cycle are just something you have to […]

Jan. 22, 2024 – In the 1979 comedy Manhattan, Mary (played by Diane Keaton) tells Isaac […]

The question “What’s for dinner?” becomes more complicated when you have diabetes. Along with budget […]

By Kim Lewis, as told to Stephanie Watson As a single mom, I did a […]

It happens more often than you might think. Almost half of all pregnancies in the […]

When Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet eating her curds and whey, she may […]

SOURCES: Cara King, DO, director, benign gynecologic surgery; associate program director of minimally invasive gynecologic […]

Jan. 19, 2024 – The familiar symptoms are back again – a runny nose, coughing, […]

Illustration by Iris Johnson By Paul Rogers In 2016, CIA officers in Havana, Cuba, started […]

No matter where you are on the gender spectrum, you might choose to use birth […]

By Carolyn Deming Glaviano, as told to Alexandra Benisek I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease. No two people will have the same […]

Everyone is familiar with all-out energy drain — that exhausted day (or night) when no […]

Jan. 16, 2024 – There is no shortage of reasons why getting health and lifeadvice […]

Some kids seem to grow up faster than others. That’s even truer if your child […]