Health
My Life With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Ashley Ann Lora has struggled with eczema since she was 2. Find out how she learned to make peace with ...
Depression Traps: Social Withdrawal, Rumination, and More
WebMD identifies 6 behaviors that can worsen depression. Get tips for avoiding these traps.
Scientists Find the ‘On’ Switch for Energy-Burning Brown Fat
The discovery from UCLA could open the door to new treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Advocating for Yourself With Metastatic Breast Cancer
How to self-advocate when you have advanced breast cancer, including tips for talking to your doctor and educating yourself.
Tips for Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer
Nurse navigators and social workers can help you bridge the gap when it comes to paying for treatment and getting ...
How to Find Support and Community for Advanced Breast Cancer
When you have metastatic breast cancer, surrounding yourself with the right people can make a difference in your treatment and ...
Advanced Breast Cancer: What People Are Thinking
When you have advanced breast cancer, your loved ones may have some things on their mind. Here are some of ...
Care and Comfort During Stage III or IV Breast Cancer Treatment
Living with advanced breast cancer can be challenging at times, but you don’t have to go it alone. Here are ...
Advanced Breast Cancer: How It Affects You at Work
You have advanced breast cancer, but you also have a job. Here’s how to handle your work life after your ...
Is Childhood Obesity a National Public Health Emergency?
While medical experts have viewed childhood obesity as an epidemic and a crisis for years, some are now saying it’s ...
Breast Density: Why It Matters
In the webinar, Elizabeth Dibble, MD, explained how breast density affects your cancer risk.
DESR With ADHD: Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation vs. Mood Disorder
DESR (deficient emotional self-regulation) is an ADHD symptom distinct from mood disorders and is common among patients who experience anger, ...
Migraine: When Exercise Helps — or Hurts
When it comes to migraine, not all exercise is created equal. Learn what to strive for and what to avoid.
Vitiligo and Self-Esteem: It’s Possible to Have Both
It’s possible to have vitiligo and self-esteem. Read one person’s account.
Vitiligo: Learning to Love My New Look
Vitiligo, a condition that causes your skin to lose color, can be challenging to embrace. Read how one woman learned ...
One Month Later: Where Are the Pediatric COVID Vaccines?
Since the the CDC recommended the COVID vaccine on Sept. 12, legions of parents are still searching for doses, especially ...
Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You See Better
An occupational therapist specializing in low vision offers tips to help you adapt to vision loss from geographic atrophy.
Why I Decided to Treat My Geographic Atrophy
There’s no cure for geographic atrophy, but treatment may help slow progression. Diane Marshall details how she decided to move ...
How I Plan for Specific Tasks With Geographic Atrophy
Living with geographic atrophy can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Learn how one woman approaches daily life with the ...
Vitiligo’s Impact on Darker Skin Tones
Vitiligo has a new treatment. A skin of color expert explains how it benefits those with the autoimmune condition, especially ...
How to Talk to Your Loved One’s Care Team
If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one’s doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.
Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?
Is it time for a change in your loved one’s schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.
Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment
Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their ...
A Simple Pair of Earbuds Could Monitor Your Brain
New sensors can transform earbuds into powerful health monitors that track brain activity and lactate levels in sweat. They could ...
What Is Cryptophasia (Twin Language)?
Twin speak, aka cryptophasia, can seem like a language all its own. Learn what this phenomenon really means.
Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep From Night Shift Workers
Heading to work after the sun sets has become very common in the U.S. – but what does that mean ...
Now Is the Time for Older Adults to Get the RSV Vaccine
Like the common cold, RSV generally causes mild symptoms that clear up in a week or so. But, much like ...
This Could Be an RSV Season Like No Other, in a Good Way
For the first time, two preventive treatments are available that dramatically reduce the risk of severe RSV.
How to Stop Nighttime Coughing
Nighttime coughs may affect your sleep quality. Learn tips for relief so you can get the rest you need for ...
My Dialysis Machine Works as My Kidneys, for Now
If you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), you may need dialysis at some point. Here’s what to expect.
