Health

11 Things You Didn’t know About Twin Pregnancies

If you are expecting twins and don’t know what to expect, you are not alone. Here’s some advice from experts ...

Predicting Your Baby’s Sex

How well do old wives’ tales work in predicting your baby’s sex?

Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts

Learn what it means to be fit, how to get there, and what benchmarks you should use to determine if ...

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults

Physical therapy can fend off age-related changes and prevent injury and pain.

What Is Adultification Bias?

Learn what adultification bias is, what it looks like, and what you can do to stop it.

Looking for More ZZZs? Consistent Activity May Be the Key

Sleep eludes millions of people. Can consistent exercise help?

How and Why Teens Manipulate Their Parents

WebMD explains why and how teens manipulate their parents and how parents can respond effectively.

Cancer Caregiving From Long Distance

Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you’re doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here’s what you can ...

How Therapy Can Help During Life-Changing Events Like COVID

Research shows that forms of talk therapy like cognitive-behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy helped people better cope with anxiety during ...

Getting a Second Opinion for Cancer Treatment

A second opinion can be a key part of cancer treatment. Find out how fresh input can offer new approaches ...

CAR T-Cell Therapy: What You Should Know Today

CAR T-cell therapy could be lifesaving if your leukemia or¬ lymphoma hasn’t responded to other treatments. Find out how this ...

Lower-Income Americans at Higher Risk of Death From Excess Salt

Lower-income communities often have less access to fresh, healthy food, leaving convenience stores and fast food as the primary sources ...

Biologics and RA: Risks and Rewards

Learn how biologics work to suppress an overactive immune system, and the benefits and side effects of using a biologic ...

Overactive Bladder: How a Bladder Diary Can Help

A bladder diary tracks your fluid intake and output along with OAB symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.

IgA Nephropathy and Social Support

IgA nephropathy can be challenging, but a support system makes it easier to manage. Learn how to take steps to ...

Should You Give Injectables a Shot for Osteoarthritis Pain?

A number of injectables, including corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, are available to help treat painful knee osteoarthritis.

6 Ways to Cause Knee Damage and Ruin Your Knees

Find out how to avoid knee damage.

Are NSAIDs Safe for You?

NSAIDs can help relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but you should know the potential risks the drugs pose before ...

5 Mistakes Parents Make With Teens and Tweens

As your child grows into adolescence, you need to adapt your parenting skills for a teenager. Here are the top ...

When Is It Time for My Baby to Use a Cup Instead of a Bottle?

Tips from WebMD for parents who are ready to transition their baby from bottle to a cup.

How Your Sleep Affects Your Heart

Not enough ZZZs? Too many? Both can affect your cardiac health.

Get Morning Light, Sleep Better at Night

Find out why morning light can make for a better night’s sleep – and how much time it takes in ...

Female Masturbation: 5 Things You May Not Know

Female masturbation is good for your health and your relationship.

When Hyperhidrosis Means Something Serious

Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it’s important to get checked out by a ...

How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep

Do you dread bedtime because sleep isn’t restorative for you? Maybe it’s time for a sleep mindset change. Here’s how ...

Who Should Be Allowed to Donate Blood?

Many believe the U.S.’s blood donation policy is out of date and discriminatory. But what might a more science-based approach ...

How WW, Noom Say They’re Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps

While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an academic weight loss doctor ...

Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color

Some skin conditions — like eczema, psoriasis, and others — may look different on different skin colors. Doctors, medical students, ...

Fighting Food-Related Headaches

Certain foods can cause migraines and severe headaches.

7 Relationship Problems and How to Solve Them

All couples run into relationship issues. Hear what experts have to say about resolving them and keeping your love life ...