Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Is your skin problem actually an autoimmune condition?
People with diabetes face higher risk of hearing loss
Antibiotic-free fixes for recurrent UTIs
Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause: When menopause makes you ache all over
When can older women stop getting mammograms?
To lose weight, especially harmful belly fat, combine diet and exercise
Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?
The 7 types of rest and why we need them all
What are the early warning signs of cervical cancer?
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4 things everyone needs to know about measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious health complications in some people. It's also highly preventable through vaccination. Here are the facts that everyone — especially parents — needs to know about measles.
What to do if you think your child has the flu
If you hear your child start coughing, it's natural to wonder: could this be the flu, or is it another virus like COVID or RSV, or even a common cold? Here's what to know about similarities between these illnesses and what to do if your child does have the flu.
Hormonal therapy for aggressive prostate cancer: How long is enough?
Men weighing treatment options for intermediate- or high-risk cancer that is still localized to the prostate can face a tricky question. A standard approach in these cases is to give radiation to the prostate along with drugs that block testosterone, a hormone that makes the cancer cells grow faster. For how long should this hormone […]
Can watching sports be bad for your health?
Can watching sports –– not just the rough and tumble of playing them –– be harmful to your health? Whether you're at a live event or clicking through channels, it may be riskier than you think when weather, stress, and racing heart rates are factored in. Here's a game day plan that can help.
Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Is your skin problem actually an autoimmune condition?
People with diabetes face higher risk of hearing loss
Antibiotic-free fixes for recurrent UTIs
Musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause: When menopause makes you ache all over
When can older women stop getting mammograms?
To lose weight, especially harmful belly fat, combine diet and exercise
Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?
The 7 types of rest and why we need them all
What are the early warning signs of cervical cancer?
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