Nicotine is a highly addictive substance most commonly associated with traditional cigarettes and vaping products. In recent years, however, it has appeared in a new and...
Getting injured while playing your favorite sport can quickly take the fun out of the game. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, taking a...
Medicare is launching a new program designed to improve how seniors recover after major surgeries. The initiative, called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model, or TEAM, aims...
Advertisements promising quick ways to detoxify the body and lose weight are common in today’s health and wellness market. From juice cleanses to restrictive eating plans,...
As warmer weather approaches, health officials are reminding people to take precautions against tick bites as cases of Lyme disease continue to increase across the United...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological disease that affects more than one million people in the United States. Despite its prevalence, MS is often misunderstood....
Every day, thousands of Americans suffer eye injuries on the job. The good news? Experts say up to 90 percent of those injuries could be prevented...
March marks National Nutrition Month®, a time dedicated to helping people make healthier food choices and build better eating habits. This year’s theme, “Discover the Power...
If you experience uncomfortable physical or emotional symptoms in the days leading up to your period, you may be dealing with premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as...
The nation’s drug landscape continues to evolve, and law enforcement agencies are warning about a dangerous new trend known as “pink cocaine.” Despite its name, pink...
A major cancer drug used by patients around the world is getting a faster, easier upgrade, and the work behind it extends all the way into...
Your toothbrush may look clean — but if it’s not stored properly, it could be harboring harmful bacteria. In fact, using a contaminated toothbrush can reintroduce...
Keeping gums healthy may do more than protect a smile—it could also help protect the heart. The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement...
This February, as we focus on American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, there’s good news for couples: your spouse might not just warm your heart, they...
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health, and one of the most important tools in preventing sudden cardiac death is something...
From painful blisters and bunions to athlete’s foot, plantar warts, and calluses, foot issues can seriously impact your daily comfort and mobility. Thankfully, a little consistent...
A new online calculator may help adults take charge of their heart health years before trouble begins. Developed by Northwestern Medicine, the tool estimates a person’s...
If you’re over 50 and find yourself waking up in the night with painful leg cramps, you’re far from alone. Nearly 60% of older adults experience...
As winter storms roll into Virginia, experts at UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center are warning families to be extra careful with generators and other backup...
For millions of people living with vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), hope has often felt out of reach. The condition, which causes central vision...
It often arrives without warning, quietly progressing until it’s too late. For many older adults, the discovery of kidney failure comes as a shock during routine...
Essential oils are often marketed as natural and safe, but experts warn that these plant-derived substances can pose serious health risks when misused. Used in everything...
Colon cancer, once considered a disease mostly affecting older adults, is now showing up in growing numbers among younger people — and researchers believe our diets...
After decades of rising peanut allergy rates among children, new data shows that those numbers may finally be going down. Health experts believe the change may...
Improper storage can cause medications to lose effectiveness or even become unsafe. Temperature, moisture, light, and air exposure all affect how stable a medication remains over...
Glaucoma is often called “the sneak thief of sight” for a good reason. It can damage your vision for years before you notice any symptoms. And...
You open your prescription bottle and do a double-take. The pills you’ve been taking for months were always tan and round, but now they’re blue and...
If your feet are happy, chances are you’re happy—and more likely to keep moving. But if you’re feeling tingling, burning, or pain in your toes, heels,...
If you haven’t gotten your flu vaccine yet, don’t wait—now is the time. Flu activity often peaks in January, and health experts are urging Americans to...
If you take medication for acid reflux, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans rely on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to relieve the burning pain of gastroesophageal...