Health
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 ...
Why Aren’t More Teenagers Fully Vaccinated?
Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting all the vaccinations they need, a pediatric infectious disease specialist says. ...
Make Shots Less Painful for Your Baby
Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.
Happy Weight vs. Healthy Weight
If you’re wondering, “How much should I weigh?” or can’t seem to reach your ideal weight, WebMD can help. You ...
Who Might Benefit From CAR T-Cell Therapy?
CAR T-cell therapy is a new treatment that uses your own immune cells to fight cancer. Learn more about how ...
Expert Q&A With David Ludwig, MD: Helping Your Child With Weight Loss
WebMD’s expert provides tips for parents to encourage overweight children to exercise, eat healthy food, and achieve a healthy weight. ...
School Nutrition: Making the Grade?
Nearly 50 million kids are back in school, and new policies in are governing healthier food choices on what students ...
Teen Weight Loss Secrets
It’s hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health. How do you inspire kids who ...
The Risks of Belly Fat
Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.
Shingles Vaccine for Adults: Side Effects, When to Get the Shot, and More
WebMD talks about who needs a shingles vaccine, when to get it, side effects, and explains more about the vaccine.
‘Tutu Girls’ Linked by Cancer Reunite
Four small friends who met in the hospital while getting treated for cancer are back together for a group photo.
Helping an Obese Teen Lose Weight
Our reader’s daughter has lost 90 pounds — and wants to lose 25 more. Find out what a mom is ...
At-Home Medical Tests: Are They Right for You?
At-home medical diagnostic testing has exploded in recent years. Here’s what to know.
Vegetable Oils Wreck Your Gut
You may have heard about how bad vegetable oils are by now. But have you ever wondered why? My biggest ...
The Steep Cost of Sleep Deprivation
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 7, 2017. What I have learned since this ...
How Microwaves Transfer Plastic to Your Foods
Supermarkets are filled with convenience foods, including those packaged in plastic, microwavable bags that you can toss in the microwave ...
Playing an Instrument, Singing May Help Preserve Brain Health
Engaging in activities that stimulate your brain is one of the simplest ways to keep your mind sharp as you ...
Child Prodigy Astounds Music World With Full-Length Opera Composition
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 25, 2017. I am so pleased to post ...
Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 30, 2017. Most of us have little to ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
Mission Be — Teaching Children Mindfulness
In this video, I interview Carin Winter, founder and CEO of Mission Be, a nonprofit organization that brings mindfulness into ...
Understanding the Randle Cycle
Many appreciate my openness to integrating new information into my personal health approach and what I teach. I am a ...
Mission Be — Teaching Children Mindfulness
In this video, I interview Carin Winter, founder and CEO of Mission Be, a nonprofit organization that brings mindfulness into ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron
In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ...
Mission Be — Teaching Children Mindfulness
In this video, I interview Carin Winter, founder and CEO of Mission Be, a nonprofit organization that brings mindfulness into ...
