Long after treatment is finished, many breast cancer survivors feel miserably tired — but stimulating pressure points boosts energy. Here's what you should know.
Head and neck injuries aren’t always obvious. Learn how to spot the symptoms so you can get treated quickly to prevent long-term problems.
Children should spend much more time outdoors to prevent myopia, or nearsightedness. Researchers say an epidemic is coming. Here's what parents can do.
Is your lower back pain keeping you from working, sleeping, and exercising? Lower back stretches can relieve aches as well as strengthen your back muscles.
Swollen glands are a common sign of Hodgkin's lymphoma, a blood cancer, but they’re a symptom of infection, too. Learn how to tell the difference.
Researchers are looking for subtle tell-tale clues and tests to catch Alzheimer's disease earlier. Don't panic — but watch for these early signs of Alzheimer's.
Many U.S. children still have high blood lead levels. Here's what parents should know about lead poisoning in children, mercury, and other pollution.
Uterine cancer symptoms can mimic many other conditions. Know the signs and symptoms and see a doctor early to ensure a quick diagnosis and treatment.
Everyday exposures to products in your home, garden, and car could be risky for your heart. Here's what you should know about how toxic metals affect your health.
LASIK surgery can free you from glasses and contacts, but the possible risks could be a steep price to pay for clearer vision. Here's what you should know.
Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol and prevent heart disease. But healthy people who take them may be better off with lifestyle changes.
Damage to your kidneys from high blood sugar could lead to a common diabetes complication called diabetic nephropathy. Here's what you should know.
The 100 trillion microbes that live within your digestive system may be related to many illnesses that affect your brain. Here’s what you should know.
People often confuse essential tremor with Parkinson’s because of the shaking. It’s a benign condition that affects your self-esteem and can even cause depression.