Health

When to Call a Pediatrician

Your child is sick. Do you know if you should call the pediatrician, or wait? Use this guide to know ...

This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware

SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.

RA and Biologics: Why Time Matters

Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a ...

Biologics for RA: Connecting With Others

Rheumatoid arthritis support groups are great for tips and comfort, but not medical advice. Learn how to get support when ...

Should You Try Another Biologic for RA?

Should you try another biologic for RA if the first one isn’t working? Find out when it might be time ...

When and How to Stop Biologics for RA

What happens when you stop taking a biologic for RA? Learn more about when and how to go off a ...

How to Afford Biologics for RA

Strategies for reducing the out-of-pocket cost for RA biologics, getting financial help, and researching viable drug options.

How New Ideas Are Changing Advanced Breast Cancer Research

There are many reasons for women who have advanced breast cancer to be hopeful. For starters, the way we treat ...

Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously

Female doctors-turned-patients share their insights about why women’s symptoms are so often dismissed – and how to fix it.

Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know

Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of ...

Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers

Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are often considered healthy, such ...

Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism

New findings should bring comfort to pregnant people who need pain relief, given that full-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ...

Helping Your Child Come to Terms With Their ADHD

A new diagnosis can bring relief — but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.

How to Retool Your Parenting Skills When Raising a Child With ADHD

A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.

Tips and Strategies for Managing Life With Children With ADHD

Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and ...

Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant

S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT (generative pretrained transformer) large language model ...

How to Deal With Side Effects of Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Diagnosed with multiple myeloma? WebMD shows how you can conquer treatment-related side effects.

How Your ‘Sleep Style’ Can Determine Your Long-Term Health

The way you sleep – or don’t — can be surprisingly impactful. The type of sleeper you are may profoundly ...

Lessons In Cleaning House

Quick tips that encourage your child to help with cleaning the house

When Autism Is Diagnosed in Adults

Can you get diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult? Find out what that is like.

Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health

We tend to keep to ourselves in public – but experts say chatting with acquaintances and bystanders could be good ...

Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know

Data on collagen supplements is more plentiful than in the past, though still murky. Collagen supplements appear to be safe ...

Your Mental and Kidney Health

IgA nephropathy can raise your chances of depression, anxiety, and stress. Here are some steps you can take to manage ...

The Influencer: How Finding Her Voice Inspired a Community of Self-Healers

An Instagram influencer helps other people with Crohn’s and IBD heal themselves

How My New Golf Hobby Made Me Healthier in Unexpected Ways

The “spillover effect” teaches us that doing one healthy thing can lead to a whole lot more – if you ...

Easing Stress, Easing Arthritis Symptoms

Learn how to reduce stress and manage arthritis symptoms with these simple tips from WebMD.

Managing Sore Muscles and Aches and Pains

It’s normal to have sore muscles after you work out, play sports, or even do housework. Here are tips to ...

Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements Used to Enhance Mood

Some supplements reportedly boost mood — but what does the evidence show for mood enhancers?

Pick the Right Supplements and Vitamins

Should you take supplements? Can they do you more harm than good? Learn if you need them and how to ...

Tips to Feel Better All Day

What are the most important steps to follow if you want to feel good from morning to night?