Health
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.
Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
How Exercise Can Help Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
It may sound counterintuitive at first – suggesting that people with joint pain exercise and move more in general. But ...
How Moms Prevent Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough is highly contagious. If one person has pertussis, up to 90% of people in the same house will ...
Nike Mannequins Come in All Sizes
The sportswear brand Nike has introduced new, inclusive mannequins to their Niketown stores in London that include representations of physically ...
The Link Between Chickenpox and Shingles
If you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk of developing shingles later in life. Learn how chickenpox and shingles are ...
B-Cell Lymphoma: Caring for Your Emotional Needs
There are many steps you can take to get control of the wide range of feelings that may rise up ...
Why Some Groups Vaccinate Less
Misinformation could lead to widening vaccine disparities in babies and toddlers. Here’s what parents need to know to protect their ...
