Doctors on the pandemic's front line say people shouldn't panic, but should definitely adhere even more closely to proven infection control measures, like mask wearing and social distancing.
Millions of other Americans trying to cope with the pandemic and its restrictions have discovered -- or rediscovered -- the power of the outdoors and nature to ease stress.
Sleep problems, depression and anxiety symptoms were more common in women than in men, according to the report published online recently in the journal Frontiers in Global Women's Health.
Up to 40% of gym members are training at home, according to an industry trade group and between 20% and 30% of gyms will close permanently because of the pandemic.
Staying active helps you live a longer, healthier life, and may also boost your brain health. See our dos and don'ts for healthy aging for seniors.
Publication of the guidelines is mandated by the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990. The guidelines are used to develop, put in place, and evaluate federal food, nutrition, and health policies, as well as to help people eat a healthy diet.
More than 60% of 100 human resource leaders surveyed in a Dec. 9 poll said they would encourage employees to get vaccinated rather than require it.
Blood pressure readings between the two arms can be different, and that disparity can sometimes be a warning sign of heart trouble down the road.
Among patients who had brain imaging, 55 were diagnosed with stroke and 258 had confusion or altered thinking ability.
Pandemics breed boredom for many. And for some people, boredom leads to risk-taking that can spread disease. But no matter how bored you are, psychologists say, understanding boredom can help anyone survive the current pandemic.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an often misunderstood disease. People who have it can be in intense pain but not look or act like it. Here’s what not to say to people with RA.
The Eviction Lab at Princeton University estimates there have been more than 150,000 evictions during the pandemic in the 27 cities it tracks.
Biden recently said that the "darkest days" in the coronavirus pandemic are ahead and urged Americans to prepare themselves for a difficult struggle.
Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain.
Athletes with RA don’t always stay in the game, but those who do inspire us all. Here’s what three very different athletes want you to know, especially if you’re an athlete with RA, too.
Polls conducted by Gallup, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Pew Research Center all show vaccine acceptance rates rising from about 50% this summer to more than 60% and, in one poll, 73%.
The investigators found that mollusks (such as clams, mussels, oysters and scallops) had the highest levels. Mollusks collected off the coasts of Asia were the most heavily contaminated with microplastics.
Here’s a first-person look at what it’s like to live with RA every day.
While most people can't get a COVID-19 vaccine yet, they can find more information about it on state public health departments.
Everyone gets back pain at some time. Here are six ways to help you improve your back pain.
Indifference that sets in when we're faced with a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic is known by mental health experts as psychic numbing.
WebMD recaps the top search terms around coronavirus and COVID-19 for the past year.
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Top public health official Anthony Fauci, MD, says Americans should be able to return to some normal activities and attend events again by mid- to late summer, if the COVID-19 vaccine rollout goes smoothly.
WebMD asked health experts on the front lines of the nation’s COVID-19 response effort to weigh in on lessons learned from the pandemic and to reflect on how the crisis has affected them personally.
Many women avoid birth control methods they think will cause weight gain. An IUD isn’t likely to bring extra pounds. It’s also one of the most effective and easy-to-use contraceptives on the market.
How far have we come in treating MS? How close are we to a cure? Learn about where we are now and what’s next in treating and managing MS.
A professor who led a study on women’s attempts to remove their IUDs found there’s a high risk of failure, but there’s really no harm in doing it yourself if you want to try.
What can I do to advocate for myself? How can I work with my doctor to manage RA? What can I do if I don’t agree with my doctor? How can I stand up for myself? Learn how to play an active role in your RA treatment and advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office and beyond.
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package on Monday that will authorize direct payments of $600 to any American who made less than $75,000 in the last tax year, with checks arriving as early as next week.
Activity may be just what the doctor ordered for your heart failure. Here are some of the best exercises to keep your ticker working like clockwork.
Despite more Americans saying they know someone who's been sickened or even died from COVID-19, there's been a decline in the percentage who say they always wear a mask when they leave their home.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that can upend lives. Learn how two people ultimately found a way to forge ahead after their diagnoses.
More than 92,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meals have been recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic, Nestle Prepared Foods says.
Women who are resuscitated from cardiac arrest are less likely to receive two common treatments once they arrive at the hospital, and are much more likely to die while hospitalized than men, a new study finds.
Can a diet called the autoimmune protocol, or AIP, improve your ulcerative colitis? Possibly. Some people say elimination diets, like AIP and others, put their disease in remission.
A highly transmissible coronavirus variant detected in the United Kingdom has prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to shut down parts of the country, triggering other nations to impose travel and shipping restrictions.
Actor Keke Palmer talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, staying centered through meditation, and more.
Increasing numbers of people want the COVID-19 vaccine sooner, a new WebMD poll finds. About 37% of people said they plan to get a vaccine in the next 3 months, compared to 27% in September and 26% in July.
The most ambitious vaccine deployment in history promises to stop a pandemic that has already claimed 1.67 million lives. But what if a vaccine for COVID-19 had been available sooner, say as early as March?
Moderna's vaccine joins Pfizer's COVID-19 shot as the first two to be approved for use in the United States, raising hopes for mass vaccinations soon.
Can marijuana or CBD help manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
There’s a little evidence that cannabis may help with some symptoms of Crohn’s, including improving appetite and sleep, but there's a lot to consider first before you try it. Learn more.
More than half of long-term care residents have cognitive impairment or dementia, raising questions about whether they will understand the details about the fastest and most extensive vaccination effort in U.S. history.
Does getting an IUD hurt? Will my periods change? What type of IUD is best? Learn what women wish they had known before they got an IUD.
Nearly 49% of respondents said they would "accept" a state mandate requiring children to be vaccinated in order to attend school. But support fell to 41% when respondents were asked about a state vaccine mandate for all adults.
The death rate among COVID-19 patients was 18.5%, while it was 5.3% for those with the flu. Those with COVID were nearly five times more likely to die than flu patients, according to the study published online Dec. 15 in the BMJ.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition that attacks the peripheral nervous system, typically causing numbness, weakness and pain. In severe cases, it can cause paralysis and is sometimes fatal.
If you or a loved one has schizophrenia, you may wonder whether medication alone is enough to treat or prevent symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and aggression. Learn more about what the research shows and what doctors recommend.
COPD makes it hard to breathe. Can CBD help people with this condition?
