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FDA identifies 2 red-flag words to look out for on your supplement labels — it's a sign they contain hidden ingredients linked to heart attacks and stomach ulcers
Supplement sales have skyrocketed since 2020, part of the wellness industry's continued growth — an…
Allana Akhtar
How to tell the difference between hives and a rash, according to dermatologists
Hives are a type of rash that are usually caused by an allergic reaction, a bacterial infection, or…
Erin Heger,Debra Jaliman
WHO recommends two new drugs to treat patients with COVID-19
The WHO experts noted that baricitinib, a type of drug known as a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor…
It took me over 10 years to get the painful bumps on my skin diagnosed. Here's what I wish more people knew about it and how I treat my symptoms.
The author shares how this painful condition affects many in the US but often is misdiagnosed. Here…
Alli Guerra
How to tell if your testosterone levels are too high for a woman
Women with high testosterone may have symptoms like irregular periods or excess hair growth — and t…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
6 reasons for white spots that crop up on your tongue
White spots on your tongue could be due to an inflammatory condition like lichen planus or geograph…
Ashley Laderer,Jason McKnight
Some patients say a commonly prescribed steroid triggered mania and suicidal ideation. I should know — it happened to me.
Prednisone is prescribed to millions of Americans. While mood swings are a known side effect, some …
Julia Métraux
How to spot poison oak and the rash it causes
Poison oak has leaves that grow in groups of three and is found on the west coast and southeast reg…
Ashley Laderer,Debra Jaliman
The horse that won the Kentucky Derby failed a postrace drug test, renewing questions about its trainer
Medina Spirit tested positive for double the limit of betamethasone. The result is the latest scand…
Connor Perrett
A small pharmaceutical company has surged 137% in 2 days after positive results in trials for lung disease treatment
aTyr says it plans to meet with the FDA to present its data on ATYR1923, a potential treatment for …
Carla Mozée
WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 treatment
Covid-19 convalescent plasma, also known as "survivor's plasma", is transfusion of blood plasma …
Oman reports new cases of black fungus in COVID-19 patients following 'epidemic' of the infection in India
Mucorymycosis, which has a 50% mortality rate, has been seen in patients with particularly severe c…
Charles Davis
How to determine which allergy medicine works best for you
Allergy medicine comes in three main varieties: antihistamines, decongestants, and corticosteroid n…
Laura Goldman
The causes, symptoms, and treatments for spring allergies
Spring allergies usually happen when pollen counts are at their highest. Here's how to deal with th…
Laura Goldman,Omid Mehdizadeh
How to get rid of a stuffy nose using a humidifier, medicine, a neti pot, and more
A stuffy nose is often caused by the flu, allergies, or even pregnancy - here's how to handle your …
Joanne Pearce,Graham Snyder
Spots in your vision? Why you have eye floaters and what to do about them
Eye floaters look like dark spots or wisps that float gradually into your periphery and out of sigh…
Madeline Kennedy,Benjamin Bert
How to use an inhaler: A step-by-step guide to use and care
Here is a detailed guide on how to use an inhaler and instructions for getting the most out of your…
Ashley Laderer
What those white spots on your tonsils mean and how to get rid of them
White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast inf…
Emily Swaim,Jason McKnight
6 reasons why it hurts when you poop, according to two gut-health experts
Pain while pooping is a common symptom of conditions as minor as constipation and as serious as ana…
Carla Delgado,Jason R. McKnig…
8 reasons your butthole itches and how to get quick relief
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic …