Health
The Good Bugs
Looking to prevent or treat diarrhea? Kick your digestive tract into gear with the good probiotics found in yogurt.
Virus Soup: Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Doctors are reporting high levels of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as other “flu-like illnesses” that ...
Is Havana Syndrome Real? Here’s What History Can Tell Us
No one has been able to say for sure whether Havana syndrome is a true condition. How does it compare ...
Surprise Pregnancy: Could It Happen to You?
Almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Find out how this happens so often, from user error ...
If the COVID Threat Grows Again, How Prepared Are We?
The JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to be the sky-is-falling-variant many have ...
How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink? ‘Not Much’ May Be the Answer
When it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is everything.
Eight Examples of Why Tik Tok Is Not Great for Health Tips
There is no shortage of reasons why getting health and life advice from TikTok is a bad idea. Here are ...
Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing
WebMD explains why taking too many vitamins can be unhealthy and even dangerous, and how to be sure you’re getting ...
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
When you’re in the mood, it’s a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune ...
BMI, Waist Size, and Other Ways to See if You’re Overweight
WebMD reports on BMI, waist size, and other measurements — and explains why some fall short in gauging obesity.
Expert Q&A: Losing the Baby Weight
For expert advice on how to lose baby weight the healthy way, WebMD turned to Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD; a ...
What Counts as Water? How to Stay Hydrated
Water doesn’t get the same media attention as green tea, antioxidants, and the latest fad diets. Yet it plays a ...
Protect Your Erection: 11 Tips to Help Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
WebMD talks with experts about lifestyle habits that may help prevent erectile dysfunction (ED).
Learning to Live With Chronic Migraine
Living with chronic migraine can be challenging. Find out how one man learned the power of talking to others about ...
Prenatal Supplement Labels Not Always Accurate: U.S. Report
Experts from the Government Accountability Office found that 11 of the 12 over-the-counter supplements tested had at least one nutrient ...
Complacency Has Replaced Alarm in the Newest COVID Surge
There’s a massive surge of the JN1 COVID variant at present, but unlike the early years of the COVID experience, ...
Stroke Risk in Young and Middle-Aged Adults
Some types of stroke are becoming more common in people younger than you might expect. Find out what helps lower ...
What’s Next for Bipolar Treatment?
New treatments for bipolar disorder are on the horizon. Here’s a look at some of the latest advances, as well ...
Why This Exercise Is So Good for High Blood Pressure
A 2023 review of 270 prior studies of nearly 16,000 people found that a program of isometric exercise reduced blood ...
Life With Insulin Injections
Treating your type 2 diabetes with insulin? Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself daily injections.
How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
7 Most Effective Exercises
Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are ...
NSCLC: When You Need More Than One Treatment
Not long ago, chemotherapy was the only treatment for non-small -cell lung cancer. Now, doctors have many options. Sometimes, they ...
NSCLC: When You Need More Than One Treatment
Not long ago, chemotherapy was the only treatment for non-small -cell lung cancer. Now, doctors have many options. Sometimes, they ...
Knee Noises: Do You Need to Be Concerned About Pops and Cracks?
Know your knee noises. When your knee creaks, pops, or cracks, is it a sign of an injury or no ...
Talking About Your Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Sharing news of your lung cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. These steps can help the conversation go smoothly.
5 Ways to Treat Your Baby’s Stuffy Nose
Ease your baby’s congestion with these simple home remedies for a cold and stuffy nose.
Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain
A new study from Harvard University’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear offers groundbreaking insight into the role the brain plays in ...
The Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is in many fruits and vegetables. Find out how it may support your health.
