There’s evidence that the steadily expanding scale, environmental footprint, and sheer expense of this gargantuan global sporting celebration can have alarming human costs.
A PTSD expert encourages young Ukrainians to keep expressing thoughts and feelings on social media amid chaos, and stresses the importance of continuing talking through this experience, even as things quiet down.
Leaky gut syndrome is not a diagnosis taught in medical school, but instead points to a group of common symptoms that has not yet lead to a diagnosis. WebMD discusses what these symptoms mean and how increasing research might lead to a better understanding of this illness.
Social rhythm therapy (SRT), which uses behavioral strategies to support healthy sleep and other routines, is linked to improved mood and reduced suicide risk in young people with bipolar disorder, early research suggests.
New research reveals when dogs experience the death of a fellow canine companion, they mourn the loss.
An expert weighs in with coping strategies for when negative news transforms into considerable stress and anxiety.
In a snap, we showcase one of the fastest motions in the human body, and it’s about 20 times faster than the blink of an eye. With power like this at our fingertips, inventors hope to leverage it.
New research shows behaviors associated with eating disorders can make real changes to the brain. This information could lead to better treatments and therapies.
A new study suggests college students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorders.
Experts discuss foods that are good for your gallbladder, as well as what not to eat when you have gallbladder problems.
Yes, you can lose weight without going on a "diet." The key is making simple tweaks to your lifestyle.
The American Heart Association says too many Americans receive heart tests and treatments that do little good.
Ticks have evaded gene editing attempts for years, but scientists have finally figured out how to effectively modify their genome as they work to reduce disease transmission.
Newcomers to exercise have yet another high-tech option that’s helping some of them off the couch to move their bodies at home, rather than venturing outside the front door.
For the first time since 2013, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) has issued updated evidence-based recommendations and practical guidance on the evaluation and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including pharmacologic, lifestyle, surgical, and endoscopic management.
Overall cancer risk is slightly increased in patients older than 40 within their first year of a celiac disease diagnosis, but the risk drops within a year of diagnosis, shows a Swedish study of 47,000 people with celiac disease.
Overall cancer risk is slightly increased in patients older than 40 within their first year of a celiac disease diagnosis, but the risk drops within a year of diagnosis, shows a Swedish study of 47,000 people with celiac disease.
Visits to pediatric emergency rooms for firearm injuries and drug poisonings went up during the pandemic. Overall, pediatric emergency room visits were down.
Farmer spent his adult life focused on global health. He died Monday in Rwanda at age 62.
The New York Times reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has only published a fraction of the data it collected about the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study suggests sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment may increase women's long-term risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
Learn how some U.S. hospitals are giving patients’ food an upgrade from local farms.
A small study suggests a drug used for sleep disorders might offer women relief from night sweats.
Calls and contacts to national youth hotlines spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, as young people look for help and guidance in dealing with stress and strains of the ongoing crisis.
‘The study findings do not support the use of ivermectin for patients with COVID-19,’ study authors conclude.
Age and menopause status tied to increased urinary symptoms in women
Practices like water births or placenta eating have not been well-studied and could pose risks to birthing parents and babies.
Many experts agree that it could be premature to start giving most adults a booster shot on top of the one already offered.
Psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, provides rapid and lasting improvement in depressive symptoms.
Fiber has been shown to help protect against heart disease, diabetes, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, obesity and colorectal cancer.
Find out why your therapist may not tell you what to do about a certain situation, depending on the type of therapy you get.
New research out of the Mayo Clinic backs the idea that orthopedic surgical pain management might drop the use of opioids.
Vaccination against COVID-19 reduces the risk of developing long COVID and improves long COVID symptoms among those who were unvaccinated when infected, according to a new comprehensive review by the U.K. Health Security Agency.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva said her positive drug test was caused by a mix-up with her grandfather’s heart medication, according to Reuters.
This week’s news that a third person has been “cured” of HIV through a unique transplant of stem cells has given hope for a larger-scale way to beat back the HIV epidemic that has plagued the world for decades. But while this case is certainly cause for celebration, experts involved in the effort say we are still a long way from a universal cure.
Before now, only two people, both men, had been cured of HIV through bone marrow transplant. This is the first case of a woman, and someone cured using cord blood instead of bone marrow transplant.
Rob Califf returns to lead the FDA as the U.S. continues to cope with the pandemic and opioid epidemic. The agency also is facing questions about its processes for accelerated drug approvals.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked federal emergency powers to quell the trucker-led protests against COVID-19 restrictions that have clogged the capital city of Ottawa and other parts of the country.
New York City fired 1,430 city workers for failing to comply with the city government’s vaccine mandate.
Many older people don't talk about sexual problems with their partner or their doctor, experts told HealthDay Now.
Everything you ever wanted to know about boogers, from the experts at WebMD.
WebMD explores some little known things about male masturbation and answers questions such as: is masturbation safe, normal, or unhealthy?
WebMD explains conditions that might cause you to feel sluggish during the day, such as anemia, thyroid trouble, sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and menopause.
What should you do – or not do – to help increase your chances of getting pregnant ASAP? Read on for seven WebMD expert-approved tips for getting pregnant.
The leader of the nonprofit Families USA group sees results of a new study as evidence of a slow pace for efforts to shift medicine away from the fee-for-service model.
An autopsy report reveals more details about the head injury that led to comedian Bob Saget's death.
The device will gather health metrics from breath and pressure readings in much the same way that Fitbits and Apple Watches track movement and sleep.
When Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor and an avowed vegan since 2017, was outed this week for eating fish, the media went wild and the Twitterverse soon deemed the revelation FishGate.
Too Much Marijuana Can Make You Unpleasantly, Dangerously Sick
Blockchain is the technology behind cryptocurrency and NFTs, and proponents claim it will revolutionize the health care industry. Will it be able to deliver?
