On average, women in the U.S. can expect to live just over 79 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's six years longer than the average for men. But certain fe...
Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar and A1C are elevated — though not enough to be considered diabetes. With prediabetes, your body is less sensitive to the insulin you pr...
Asthma and allergies can be caused by a variety of airborne triggers, such as pollen and pet dander. Particulates and smog in the air can also trigger asthma. While you can’t alw...
Every year, about 8% of people in the U.S. get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Con...
Allergies and asthma are common children’s health issues that often
As people age, so do their immune systems. This decline in immune function makes older adults more susceptible to illnesses — and serious complications from those illnesses. They may also ...
When your child has an infection, it’s natural to wonder if they might need an antibiotic. But antibiotics only work for bacterial infections. If your child’s...
If you’re preparing to take a trip, make sure your to-do list includes being up to date on all routine vaccinations — and getting any other vaccines that are ...
It’s late August, and that means your child is excited (and maybe a little nervous) about heading back to school. The return to school can herald another annual...
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer you can develop. It’s important to catch it early, before it spreads to other parts of the body. ...
When the first antibiotic — penicillin — made its way into standard medical treatment, it was a major medical breakthrough. For the first time, doctors could ...
Whether you have a short illness or a chronic condition, if your doctor prescribes medication for it, it’s important you take it the right way. If you don’t t...