Health

Is Anyone Really a ‘High-Functioning Alcoholic’?

How can you tell whether regular drinking is actually problem drinking? “High-functioning alcoholics” may not seem to need help at ...

Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?

When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is artificial ...

Stroke Risk in Black Americans: Expert Q&A

The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ...

CDC Could Cut COVID Isolation Time: What It Could Mean

The agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the reality ...

Wegovy for Obesity in Kids?

There are many obesity treatments approved for kids. But aside from bariatric surgery, clinicians have few tools as effective as ...

Beyond the Shots: Focusing on Gut Health Can Aid Weight Loss

It might not produce results as dramatic as regular injections, but you can get everything you need in a grocery ...

The“Fresh Start Effect”: How New Year’s Resolutions can lead to real change.

New Year’s resolutions have become a bit of a joke. Folks in the health and fitness industry get frustrated with ...

The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Athletes and Coaches

Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Micronutrients | Hydration | Nutrient Timing | Sports-Specific Nutrition Guides If want ...

Should people without diabetes use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)?

It began in the 1980s with the heart-rate monitor. For the first time, an individual could observe changes in a ...

Level 1: The “Deep Health” coaching secret that transforms short-term fitness goals into life-changing results

Losing 10 pounds. Running a half marathon. Getting six-pack abs. How do you turn short-term client goals into something meaningful, ...

How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you’re a mental-health caregiver.

Hospitals Turn to Farm-Fresh Food for Better Health

Learn how some U.S. hospitals are giving patients’ food an upgrade from local farms.

Multiple Sclerosis and Health Disparities

Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can happen to anyone. But there are disparities when it comes to certain racial and ethnic groups.

For Many, Stigma of Hearing Loss Brings Trouble; Here’s What May Help

Experts say that resistance to treatment is deeply rooted in stigma. We’re more likely to ignore hearing loss because of ...

Leptin Hormone & Supplements: Do They Work for Obesity & Weight Loss?

WebMD explains what the leptin hormone is, how it affects weight, and whether leptin supplements are safe or effective.

Why Does My Stomach Growl?

Stomach sounds are a normal part of hunger and digestion. Here’s what’s going on in there and why.

What Are End-of-Life Doulas?

End-of-life doulas, or “death doulas,” help people nearing death prepare emotionally and spiritually.

Stomach Flu in Kids & Todlers: What To Expect

Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.

Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives, If You Use Them

All airports in the U.S. – and other public places where large groups tend to gather – are required by ...

Excess Vitamin B3 Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Taking a B vitamin supplement that contains niacin could put people at an increased risk of heart disease, according to ...

Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men

Women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball or just taking a brisk walk derive ...

Heart Risks After Pregnancy-Related High Blood Pressure in Latinas

New data shows that Latina women with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a greater chance of heart problems. What ...

Fuel Your Body With Color: A New Guide to Healthy Eating

Turns out the pot of gold at the end of the (food) rainbow is health.

Age-Friendly Health Care: A New Approach

A new Hartford Foundation study shows age-friendly health care should center on memory, mobility, medications, and what matters to older ...

Chair Yoga Poses: How to Get Started

A chair yoga practice provides many of the benefits of yoga practiced on the mat and may be an option ...

How to Make New Friends

Learn more about adult friendships, how and where to make new friends, how to make online friends, what not to ...

Preventing and Treating Dry, Chapped Hands in Winter

Winter can wreak havoc on your hands. WebMD gives tips for treating dry, chapped hands and preventing further damage.

Dieting After 60: What You Need to Know

If you’re 60 or older, keep in mind these four tips from WebMD when you’re working on losing weight.

8 Mistakes After Surgery That Slow Your Recovery

WebMD explains how you’ll recover from an operation faster if you avoid some common errors, like going back to work ...

Can You Detox Your Lungs?

If you have or are at risk for a lung condition such as COPD, you may have heard about ways ...