A new study of baby's meconium (what the fetus ingests and excretes while in the womb) may show the child's risk of developing allergies by the age of 1.
You might find that your birth control doesn’t fit into your lifestyle anymore. It’s normal and completely safe to switch methods, as long as you talk to your doctor first. Learn more about when you should switch your method, how to transition, and what side effects could happen after you swap birth control methods.
U.S. resistance to getting a COVID-19 vaccine is slowly diminishing, a new online survey finds, but it still exists.
The action comes after public health groups petitioned and then sued the agency to force it to address menthol.
The younger people are when they develop type 2 diabetes, the higher their risk of dementia later in life, a new study suggests.
Herbal kratom is used by less than 1% of the U.S. population, but the rate is much higher among those who misuse opioid painkillers, a new study finds.
If lifestyle changes don't lower a patient's slightly high blood pressure within six months, doctors should consider prescribing medication, a new American Heart Association scientific statement advises.
Despite CBD's popularity and widespread use, new research finds it doesn't appear to reduce pain intensity.
It isn’t always easy to be in a relationship with someone who has borderline personality disorder. Learn how to set boundaries, work toward a healthy relationship, and know when to walk away.
Chronic pain from covid can linger for months after patients appear to recover from the disease.
COVID-19 vaccines and CDC guidelines are letting us slowly return to a more normal lifestyle. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, a return to “normal” prompts strong feelings.
About 86% of young people said they were moderately or very concerned about spreading COVID.
Good sleep might be the best prescription for sexual satisfaction among older women, a new study suggests.
At least one child has been killed and others have been injured beneath the machines, as have some pets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The commission considers the product “a serious risk to children for abrasions, fractures and death.”
The ban is effective immediately and its length will be determined by review.
European officials say AstraZeneca broke its contract when it said it would deliver only a third of the 300 million doses that European officials had been expecting by the end of June, The New York Times reported.
The more gun laws a state has, the lower its suicide and murder rates, a new U.S. study finds.
Raising the legal age for buying tobacco is effective in cutting teen smoking rates, a new study shows.
With vaccinations reaching more and more arms, families and friends are safely reuniting after a year or more apart. Most reunions are filled with the joy, but there’s also concern and anxiety, especially leading up to the events.
A family in Florida has been accused of selling tens of thousands of bottles of bleach as a “miracle cure” for the coronavirus and other diseases.
Millions of people have been left out of the massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout because of a lack of support for non-English speakers.
Using in-depth genetic analyses, a new investigation in the United Kingdom suggests that people can pass COVID-19 on to their cats.
There was a "night and day difference" in the results from bimekizumab compared against two established psoriasis drugs.
While it’s not clear who received the 1 billionth dose, or where it happened, the milestone alone is remarkable. Remarkable, but not sufficient.
The vote comes despite the confirmation of nine more cases of the rare but serious blood clots that led the CDC and FDA to recommend the pause earlier this month.
If you have HIV, nutrition is key. WebMD offers tips on getting the calories you need and minimizing the symptoms that make eating more difficult.
A $4 sunscreen from Walmart performed well enough to be recommended and termed a "Best Buy" in this year's sunscreen ratings from Consumer Reports.
Two people living with an ostomy pouch for ulcerative colitis (UC) share candid stories about their struggles and successes.
An NBA study suggests that many who recover can return to contact with others without spreading the virus.
Depression and other mental health issues during pregnancy can affect mother-infant bonding and the child's health over time.
Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and women seem to be harder hit by these effects than men.
A new study looks at how combinations of foods affect long-term health outcomes.
Research conducted mainly with boys might not apply to girls, a new study suggests.
WebMD explores how multiple myeloma affects your relationships with family, friends, and significant others.
If you're in a public restroom, you may not want to hang around too long, because lots of airborne pathogens are hanging around, too.
Psychiatrist Lorenzo Norris, MD, reflects on the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd and whether this may finally signal the beginning of the end of systemic racism in America.
A preliminary CDC summary counted nearly 90,000 overdose deaths in the 12 months ending in September 2020, a 29% increase from the previous period.
More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report.
Severe eczema can have a lasting impact on your quality of life. Learn from doctors and people with this condition how to head off triggers and break the “itch-and-scratch” cycle.
A nationwide poll of 1000 Americans also finds the gap in overall vaccine beliefs between Republicans and Democrats could be narrowing.
Multiple myeloma can take a toll on your life, but better treatments are bringing hope. And a diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold.
Public health resources have shifted from one pandemic to the other, and experts fear steep declines in testing and diagnoses mean more people will contract HIV and die of AIDS.
An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed.
The percentage of U.S. doctors who are Black has barely risen in the past 120 years, and there's still a wide pay gap between white and Black physicians, a new study finds.
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a significantly higher risk for stroke for years afterward, U.K. researchers say.
A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds.
A cutting-edge experimental drug cuts nearly in half the risk of death among patients with a rare but aggressive cancer of the eye.
Eczema can cause bumps, blisters, swelling, red rashes, cracked, or scaly skin. This may lead to self-image issues. Find out how eczema and mental health are related and what you can do to build your self-confidence during a flare.
Researchers found that, on average, Black Americans reported an increase in "poor mental health days" during weeks where more than one deadly racial incident was in the news.
The Biden administration is considering requiring tobacco companies to lower the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.
