Health

Does Magnesium Glycinate Really Help You Sleep Better?

Have you heard about the “sleepy girl mocktail” on TikTok? Get the facts on magnesium glycinate for sleep.

Hepatitis C Treatments on the Horizon

WebMD looks at the treatments that may be available for hepatitis C in the next few years.

Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer

After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.

Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference

Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from heart ...

Sci-Fi Tech Could Solve World’s Water Crisis

Surprising technologies could help provide access to clean water and solve the worldwide water crisis.

The Emotional Toll of Chronic Insomnia

Insomnia can affect your mood, and your mood can have an impact on how well you sleep. Learn more about ...

After Years of Sleepless Nights, an Insomnia Diagnosis

A chronic insomnia diagnosis was a relief to one man, who struggled with sleep problems for years. Learn what it’s ...

Treatments for Moderate to Severe COPD

There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are things you can do to stay active, breathe ...

What Are the Best and Worst Supplements and Herbs for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

Some supplements are good for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – others are dangerous. WebMD explains which supplements and herbs to take ...

Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children’s Health Risk?

For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter’s comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator ...

Autism Elopement: Wandering Risk Rises in Summer

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of ...

High on Marijuana Anonymous

Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-step program that helps chronic users nip addiction in the bud.

Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine

Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability ...

Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine

Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability ...

Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Goes Too Far

Toxic positivity is when you insist on hyping the positive to an unrealistic and even damaging extent. And you might ...

Best and Worst Snacks

WebMD experts pick healthy snacks to eat when you’re watching your blood sugar and blood pressure.

Vegan Recipes for Carnivores: What to Cook

Instead of meat, focus on texture, acid, fat, and umami to make any dish taste great. Discover those elements in ...

How to Know When Growing Pains Are Something Else

Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.

Guilt Trips: How to Deal With Them

What do you say when you’re the target of someone’s guilt trip? And what do you tell yourself about it? ...

Fat Phobia, Fat Shaming, Weight Bias: How to Respond

Many people have felt judged for being overweight. The fat phobia, weight bias, or weight stigma that other people subject ...

What Is Battered Woman Syndrome?

Battered woman syndrome is a form of trauma. The psychological effects of living with constant abuse and control make it ...

Sensual vs. Sexual: What’s the Difference

What’s the difference between being sensual or sexual? Can you be both? Find out what these terms have in common ...

Foods That Fight Hearbturn

You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?

7 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms

Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.

This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient’s Life

His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer ...

Stretching: How to Stretch, When to Stretch

Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season

With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are ...

The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others

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

Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women

Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to ...

The Runner: I Will Always Be a Runner Even on Days When I Can’t Run

A marathon runner explains how Crohn’s disease has made her stronger.