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...
Aging is a fact of life. And with it comes an increased risk of developing a chronic illness. Chronic illnesses are health conditions that last a year or longer. ...
There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. While some of the risk factors, like age a...
While countless dietary supplements are available today, the classic multivitamin is still the most popular. And for good reason: A good multivitamin will fill nu...
Inflammation is your immune system’s way of fighting off foreign invaders. Some inflammation is helpful because it protects you from infections and illnesses. B...
Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do to stay physically and mentally healthy. But too many adults don’t get the recomme...
You reached adulthood without suffering from allergies. And then suddenly one spring — or fall — you start sneezing every time you go outside. Strange as it m...
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or osteoarthritis (OA), morning stiffness is a common symptom, according to the Arthritis Founda...