Health
Dancer Alicia Graf Mack’s Ankylosing Spondylitis
A diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis took more than a decade, but Alicia Graf Mack kept coming back to dance.
Eczema in Hard-to-Treat Places: What Helps?
When you’re trying to soothe eczema on the face, groin, and other sensitive areas, keep a few tips in mind ...
Eczema and Your Relationships
Your eczema doesn’t have to get in the way of friendships or dating. Find out how eczema can affect relationships ...
Insurers Say COVID Vaccine Problems Have Been Corrected
Technical issues that resulted in denied insurance coverage for the updated COVID-19 vaccines have been “largely, if not completely, resolved,” ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on AFib
In an interview with WebMD, basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his atrial fibrillation diagnosis and healthcare in underserved communities.
Eczema: Keeping a Positive Body Image
Eczema can cause bumps, blisters, swelling, red rashes, cracked, or scaly skin. This may lead to self-image issues. Find out ...
What Is Food Noise and How Can You Quiet It?
Food “noise” is what some people call their internal chatter about food. For some people, it gets out of hand.
What I’ve Learned from my Patients about the Challenges of Inoperable Lung Cancer
A pulmonologist describes how, though lung cancer may remain inoperable, targeted therapies and early screening have changed the game.
Focus on the Mental Impact of Inoperable Lung Cancer
Physical impacts of inoperable lung cancer are widely discussed, but the mental impact is not. Arif Kamal, MD, shares why ...
The Facts About Food Cravings
Learn ways to manage your food cravings and why they happen in the first place.
Caring for Adult Children with Mental Illness: How to Help
New research is showing that caring for a loved one with a mental illness exacts a tremendous toll.
Robots Are Taking Over Your Surgery (and You Should Be Excited)
Driving the technology forward are advances in materials science and AI, plus patient benefits like shorter recovery times and less ...
Experts Say Now Is the Time for Kids to Get COVID Vaccines
Doctors and the CDC recommend everyone over 6 months get the new COVID-19 vaccine as fears of complications ease.
How to Manage Depression Triggers
Which situations trigger your depression symptoms? Learn how to recognize and cope with depression triggers.
How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?
Not everyone needs to take antidepressants long-term. If you want to stop, talk to your doctor about when and how ...
The Link Between Stress and Depression
Learn more about how stress and depression are connected and what you can do to develop an active coping strategy.
Depression Treatment Is Different for Everyone
WebMD explores the different kinds of depression and ways to treat them.
Depression: Finding What Works for You
Figuring out the right treatment for your depression can take time and patience. Learn more about how to find an ...
Why MS Is Difficult to Diagnose
There’s no specific test or list of symptoms that doctors use to look for MS. So how do they diagnose ...
What People With MS Wish You Knew
When you live with a complex condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), there are a lot of misconceptions that can come ...
Is Pneumonia The Surprising Root of Severe COVID?
New research points to pneumonia, not severe inflammation, as the true cause of severe COVID and death.
Psychedelics Scientist Roland Griffiths Faces the End and Finds … Joy
Psychedelics scientist Roland Griffiths discusses his cancer diagnosis with Manish Agrawal, MD, and a new Johns Hopkins endowment for psychedelics.
‘Beer Goggles’ a Myth, but Alcohol’s Allure Real and Risky
A couple of drinks does not give you “beer goggles” that make other people look more desirable, a new study ...
As U.S. Syphilis Cases Rise, Those at the Epicenter Scramble
It was just a routine checkup — or so she thought. One woman’s syphilis scare mirrors thousands of others amid ...
Fitness for People in Wheelchairs
Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness tips for ...
ADHD Med Errors Among Kids Have Surged in Last 2 Decades
Medication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U.S. poison control centers ...
Glaucoma: A Hidden Threat to Vision Health Rising Swiftly
It’s predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urgent ...
Is Obesity Different in Asian Americans? Expert Q&A
Asian Americans have a lower obesity rate than other ethnic groups, but there are key differences to be aware of. ...
Q&A: Wait, How Do I Protect Myself, Others From COVID Again?
Amid an increasing number of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, WebMD reached out to several experts for their practical tips and ...
Obesity: A Holistic Approach
In this webinar, Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD, MHS, explained what a holistic approach to weight management is.
