Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
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Do I need to avoid grapefruit if I am on a statin?
A favorite citrus fruit can unexpectedly boost statin levels in your bloodstream. Learn why this happens and what it may mean for your prescription.
Do I need to take a potassium supplement if I am on a diuretic?
Certain diuretics flush out both water and potassium, but not everyone needs extra. Your doctor will consider blood test results and which other medications you're taking to determine the safest approach.
What are the effects of acetaminophen on the liver?
Widely trusted for pain and fever, acetaminophen can still harm the liver in high doses. Learn who’s most at risk and how to use it safely.
Is it safe to get the flu shot while taking certain asthma medications?
Learn how certain asthma medication affect your choices for the flu shot.
Can you safely taper off a proton pump inhibitor if reflux symptoms improve?
Proton pump inhibitors can calm severe reflux and heal the esophagus, but long-term use raises questions about when and how to cut back safely.
Will lithium supplements be used to fight Alzheimer's one day?
A 2025 study suggests that very low levels of lithium in the brain might be linked to Alzheimer's disease. In mice, certain lithium supplements seemed to protect memory and the brain. But scientists don't yet know if lithium pills are safe or helpful for people.
Urgent care vs. emergency room: What's the right choice?
People sometimes have difficulty knowing if they should seek care at an emergency room or an urgent care center. Urgent care centers can treat health problems that don't endanger lives, while emergency rooms can treat serious or life-threatening problems.
Can you retrain your brain to stop excessive drinking?
For people who are concerned they're drinking too much but don't want to give up alcohol entirely, the Sinclair Method may help. It involves taking naltrexone (a drug that dampens alcohol's euphoric effects) an hour or two before drinking.
Can nasal irrigation help with winter colds and congestion?
Daily nasal irrigation (nasal rinses) may reduce symptom severity and the duration of a cold. It can also relieve the congestion caused by sinus infections and allergies. By means of a squeeze bottle, neti pot, or battery-powered system, saline is inserted into one nostril and flows out the other.
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is recognized as a proven method for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. It also shows promise for other mental health conditions, including personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
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