Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?   

A new report finds children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games.

what do you think? 2022-05-19 12:18:35

Holistic Program May Help People With Alzheimer's, Dementia   

Those who enroll are assigned to groups that meet virtually twice a week for 1-hour sessions. The sessions are livestreamed, so participants are engaging with each other and with the instructors in real time.

what do you think? 2022-05-19 12:16:17

Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More   

A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.

what do you think? 2022-05-19 08:14:20

Medicine, AI, and Bias: Will Bad Data Undermine Good Tech?   

Artificial Intelligence models may help predict and prevent diseases. But recent research highlights the challenges they face in providing insights that work for all.

what do you think? 2022-05-18 13:38:19

New Pandemic Peril? Pretending It's Over as Case Numbers Rise   

Experts address the troubling signs that we're not out of the COVID-19 pandemic just yet.

what do you think? 2022-05-18 13:16:22

Expert Q&A: Common Skin Problems in People of Color   

Read WebMD's interview with dermatologist Valerie Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, president of the Skin of Color Society, about common skin conditions in people of color.

what do you think? 2022-05-18 03:17:45

ER Docs to Parents: Please Don't Dilute Infant Formula   

Parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what they have.

what do you think? 2022-05-18 01:03:10

What Is Adultification Bias?   

Learn what adultification bias is, what it looks like, and what you can do to stop it.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 16:07:09

Patch to Warn of Drug Overdose in Development   

The patch will have sensors that track the wearer's pulse, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 13:50:18

Is There Mental Health Help If You're in Prison?   

What mental health resources are available for people in prison? Get the facts.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 09:39:59

Pfizer COVID Vaccine Saved 110,000 American Lives, Study Says   

Researchers report use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine  prevented more than 110,000 deaths and 690,000 hospitalizations in the U.S. in 2021.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 08:26:07

New Fertility Breakthrough for Male Cancer Survivors   

Frozen testicular tissue is still viable after 23 years, University of Pennsylvania scientists say. The discovery could aid fertility preservation for boys getting cancer treatment.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 06:58:07

How Herbal Supplements Sent One Woman to the ER   

The 56-year-old experienced a dangerous heart rhythm disorder after taking high doses of hemp oil containing CBD and CBG and berberine supplements.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 06:04:26

The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups   

Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 03:53:26

A Mother's Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema   

Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 02:08:12

Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands   

Researchers report injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant and lasting improvements in hand function and a decrease in pain.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 01:53:17

U.S. COVID Deaths Hit 1 Million: 'History Should Judge Us'   

Case numbers are rising again, and the U.S. reaches a once unimaginable and grim milestone.

what do you think? 2022-05-17 01:11:46

Our Brains Learn From Mistakes and Can Track Performance   

Our ability to try new things and learn from successes and failures depends a lot on cells in the brain's frontal lobe behind the forehead, report researchers who learned more from new lab tests.

what do you think? 2022-05-16 12:48:21

Pregnant and Have IBD? A GI Doc's Help Can Be Crucial   

Women with IBD face several concerns related to their reproductive health decisions, from contraception to pregnancy to delivery. Research shows that IBD and certain drugs can impact fertility and pregnancy and pose risks for preterm birth and small gestational age.

what do you think? 2022-05-16 10:29:59

4 Air Force Cadets May Not Graduate Over Vaccine Refusal   

Four seniors at the U.S. Air Force Academy may not be allowed to graduate May 25 because they have refused to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

what do you think? 2022-05-14 07:19:56

What Health Care Is Available if You're Experiencing Homelessness?   

If you currently don't have reliable housing, you may want to know about health care for people who are experiencing homelessness.

what do you think? 2022-05-13 17:32:13

U.S. 'Vulnerable' to COVID Without New Shots, White House Says   

The U.S. will become increasingly vulnerable to the coronavirus in the fall and winter if Congress doesn't approve new funding for more vaccines and treatments, Ashish Jha, MD, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said Thursday.

what do you think? 2022-05-13 07:50:10

Are You Fit for Your Age? What Really Counts   

Learn what it means to be fit, how to get there, and what benchmarks you should use to determine if you're on track for your age.

what do you think? 2022-05-13 06:01:11

If Abortion Becomes Banned, Women Still Have Some Options   

Many people living in the states with the most stringent laws blocking access to abortions may be unable to travel to states with looser restrictions. While it might be legally perilous to do so, experts say that taking abortion pills that have been ordered online is medically safe to use beyond 11 weeks of pregnancy.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 12:27:34

How Do Patients Feel About AI in Health Care? It Depends   

A new survey looks at what patients think about AI playing a role in their health care diagnosis and management.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 11:56:07

Some Smokers Don't Get Lung Cancer; Genetics Might Be Why   

Smoking can cause cell mutations that lead to lung cancer, but some people appear to have a genetic defense against it.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 10:24:37

Being Unable to Afford Healthy Food Can Raise Diabetes Risk   

A new report suggests young adults who can't afford healthy food and turn to cheaper, less nutritious options are at higher risk for diabetes later in life.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 09:49:07

Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job   

Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 02:06:16

Are 'Climate-Friendly' Options on Restaurant Menus Coming Soon?   

A new study finds many people are ready to consider the climate crisis in their everyday decisions, even when they just want to have a nice meal.

what do you think? 2022-05-12 01:56:31

Many Wrongly Think Tap Water Is Safe for At-Home Medical Use   

While most people who responded to a nationally representative survey correctly stated that tap water could contain bacteria or other living organisms, they also said that it could be safely used for nasal rinsing and washing contacts.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 17:06:03

Study shows Mediterranean Diet Helps Young Men With Depression   

Young men with a poor diet reported a decrease in symptoms of depression when they switched to the Mediterranean diet compared to young men who underwent befriending therapy, a new study shows.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 14:37:05

Spain May Approve Workplace Menstrual Leave   

Spain is considering allowing women to take three days off from work per month if they experience severe menstrual pain, making it the first Western nation to offer such a benefit.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 14:30:31

Leftover Opioids? Mailed Kits Double Rate of Proper Disposal   

A new study that finds patients with unused opioid pills after surgery are much more likely to dispose of them properly if they have kits to do so.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 11:27:36

1 in 4 Hospital Physicians 'Mistreated' by Patients, Visitors   

A new study also reveals female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face abuse.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 08:10:55

Smell, Taste Loss Less Likely With Newer COVID Variants   

A new study finds loss of smell and taste are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlier Alpha and Delta versions of the coronavirus.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 03:07:03

Espresso Coffee Linked With Higher Cholesterol   

New research suggests espresso coffee consumption is associated with higher total cholesterol levels, particularly in men.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 03:03:50

Knowing How the Brain Reacts to Smells May Help Fight Disease   

Neuroscientists use mathematical models to reproduce how the brain processes smell.

what do you think? 2022-05-11 02:55:19

Another COVID Surge is Here, But It May Be Less Severe   

Experts weigh in on what today's numbers and case trajectories could mean for tomorrow's COVID-19 picture across the U.S.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 19:50:21

Sobering Statistic: U.S. Gun Homicides Increased 35% in 2020   

Firearm suicides also remained high - in 2020, 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides involved firearms, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report published Tuesday.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 18:31:56

Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation   

Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 11:18:48

Half-a-Million Pounds of Precooked Chicken Recalled   

Wayne Farms LLC has recalled about 585,030 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts because the product may be undercooked, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 06:13:19

6 Ways to Cause Knee Damage and Ruin Your Knees   

Find out how to avoid knee damage.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 03:49:42

Arthritis Pain and Sleep   

Arthritis pain can make it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep can aggravate joint pain. Try these tips from WebMD to break the vicious cycle.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 02:14:57

Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50   

A new study claims colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer.

what do you think? 2022-05-10 02:04:03

Are Ants the Future of Cancer Detection?   

Researchers have explored using medically trained dogs to sniff out cancer. Now French scientists say ants can do the job, too -- only faster and cheaper.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 18:06:48

Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die   

The fake Adderall pills contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 16:25:44

Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More   

Curious if your body's aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 07:14:07

Alabama Criminalizes Transgender Medical Treatments For Minors   

Alabama is the first state to make it illegal for doctors to provide gender-affirming medical care to transgender people under the age of 19.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 06:47:05

Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Stop Disease Pass Early Test   

To curb the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and Zika, scientists have genetically modified the insects and released them in the U.S. Early results from the pilot study are promising.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 06:16:59

The Wrong Side of 70: How I Found Myself Surrounded by Specialists   

How does a 74-year-old man, who just 3 years ago was faring well with the modest ministrations of a primary care doctor and a dermatologist, find himself awash in specialists?

what do you think? 2022-05-09 03:28:18

Nasal Sprays for COVID Vaccine Being Developed   

Scientists worldwide are working on COVID vaccines delivered through nasal sprays that could stop the coronavirus from invading the body at its most common entry point, the mucous membrane of the nose and throat.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 03:03:53

What to Eat as You Age   

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 02:36:50

11 Things You Didn't know About Twin Pregnancies   

If you are expecting twins and don't know what to expect, you are not alone. Here's some advice from experts about what's in store for you and your twins.

what do you think? 2022-05-09 01:56:34

Unpaid Student Debt Could Give you Heart Trouble   

For the first time, researchers find a link between living with unpaid student debt and higher cardiovascular risks in midlife.

what do you think? 2022-05-06 09:20:25

Three-Parent IVF Now Legal in Two Countries   

To prevent babies from inheriting rare, potentially fatal diseases, a variation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) uses genetic material from three people.

what do you think? 2022-05-06 05:16:17

Vegan Diet Aids Weight Loss in People With Diabetes   

An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar -- even better than following the Mediterranean diet.

what do you think? 2022-05-06 02:12:44

Skin Spews Telltale Gases for Health Trackers to Tap Into   

Gases excreted by the skin might one day help monitor our health, early lab experiments suggest.

what do you think? 2022-05-06 02:12:42

Promising Vaccine for 'Mono' Virus, Cancers, and MS   

A new report reveals two experimental vaccines show promise protecting against the "mono" virus, which also causes cancer and has been implicated as a potential trigger of MS.

what do you think? 2022-05-05 14:22:48

3 Children in Indonesia Die of Acute Hepatitis   

Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease.

what do you think? 2022-05-05 04:04:25

'Broken Heart Syndrome' Also Linked to Happy Hearts   

New research shows that a small portion of takotsubo syndrome or "broken heart" heart failure patients actually have "happy heart syndrome," occurring after joyful life events.

what do you think? 2022-05-05 03:13:40

Amazon to Pay for Employees' Abortion Travel, Other Treatments   

Amazon announced it will reimburse employees and their dependents forced to travel for non-life threatening medical treatments, including abortion.

what do you think? 2022-05-05 01:55:35

Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don't Pass Muster   

About 75% of more than 1,850 sunscreen products evaluated offer inferior sun protection or have worrisome ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research and advocacy group which just issued its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens.

what do you think? 2022-05-05 01:06:29

Women, Black Patients With Chest Pain Wait Longer in ERs   

New research reveals women and people of color with chest pain face longer waits in U.S. emergency departments than men and white people.

what do you think? 2022-05-04 17:16:47

London Burger King Tries Meatless Menu for a Month   

London Burger King went with a meatless menu for a month at its flagship storefront in Leicester Square, London. An unnamed UK Burger King spokesperson called the experiment a success, with lines wrapped around the block.

what do you think? 2022-05-04 12:54:48

Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?   

How realistic is the Grey's Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson's disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.

what do you think? 2022-05-04 08:19:32

Many Parents Will 'Wait and See' Before Vaccinating Their Child   

A new survey reveals only 18 percent of parents of children under 5 say they plan to get their child vaccinated against COVID as soon as they can,

what do you think? 2022-05-04 03:20:13

The Perfect Amount of Sleep for People Over 40   

A new study says seven hours of sleep a night may be the ideal amount for keeping your brain in good health if you're middle-aged or older.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 13:18:39

Hepatitis Outbreak in Children: What to Know   

While severe hepatitis with acute liver failure is rare in healthy children and the odds are greatly in your child's favor should they get hepatitis, your best defense right now against the current, rare cases is information.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 10:40:55

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Home COVID Test Kits   

The FDA warns Americans to watch out for phony at-home, over-the-counter COVID tests that look a lot like the real things.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 08:53:19

Amazon to Pay for Employees' Abortion Travel, Other Treatments   

Amazon announced it will reimburse employees and their dependents forced to travel for non-life threatening medical treatments, including abortion.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 08:01:53

Supreme Court Appears Ready to Overturn Roe   

The U.S. Supreme Court may be on the cusp of overturning 50-years of American abortion law, according to a draft opinion in a Mississippi case that was leaked to the news outlet Politico.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 02:56:20

Bill Gates: Outside Chance Pandemic Will Get Worse   

Bill Gates says the world is still at risk of the pandemic generating another variant that is more transmissive and deadlier than the current forms of the virus.

what do you think? 2022-05-03 02:41:18

Fewer Black Men Get High-Tech Prostate Cancer Therapy   

Two new studies show Black prostate cancer patients get proton beam therapy (PBT) less often than white patients.

what do you think? 2022-05-02 11:56:08

Omicron Sublineages Evade Immunity From Past Infection   

A South African study based on blood samples found that the BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages of Omicron were more likely to evade antibodies produced by previous Omicron infections than the immunity provided by vaccinations

what do you think? 2022-05-02 09:28:02

NYC Raises COVID Alert Level to Medium   

New York City on Monday raised its COVID alert level from low to medium as the Omicron subvariant pushs up COVID-19 case numbers.

what do you think? 2022-05-02 08:10:35

Can You Reverse Hearing Loss?   

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours? WebMD explains.

what do you think? 2022-04-29 10:05:55

Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition   

Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.

what do you think? 2022-04-29 09:17:11

When Body Image Becomes a Problem for Female Athletes   

Many female athletes struggle with body image, and it can put their physical and mental health at risk.

what do you think? 2022-04-29 06:18:13

Amber Heard's Diagnosis: What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder?   

A psychologist testified that Heard has both borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Heard has said she has posttraumatic stress disorder.

what do you think? 2022-04-29 03:42:07

Scientists Are Working on How to Grow Replacement Teeth   

Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel doesn't regrow after it's damaged, so specialists are using stem cells to study how to restore affected teeth.

what do you think? 2022-04-28 20:47:59

Fauci Clarifies 'Out of the Pandemic Phase' Comment as Experts Agree   

After Anthony Fauci made national headlines with a proclamation that the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic is over, he walked back his comments.

what do you think? 2022-04-28 07:27:38

Moderna Seeks OK for Young Kids' COVID Vaccine as Parents Wait   

Pfizer's request for the youngest kids is expected next. But there are a lot of moving parts, and families and doctors alike are concerned the FDA will not act quickly enough.

what do you think? 2022-04-28 05:44:03

FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products   

Health care groups hailed the proposal as a critical step to keep cigarettes out of the mouths of children and Black Americans, who are particularly likely to smoke menthol tobacco products.

what do you think? 2022-04-28 02:20:27

'Brain Zap' Technology May Help Hardcore Smokers Quit   

According to a new study, using low-intensity electric or magnetic impulses helped people go without smoking cigarettes.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 19:06:42

Personal Essay: I Started Transitioning at the Beginning of the Pandemic. Here's What It Was Like   

Two years ago, just when the world was shutting down, I opened up - to my true self. Having discovered that I was a transgender man, I set out to medically transition at the onset of the pandemic.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 11:53:45

When the Walls Were Painted With Poison   

Scheele's Green, named for the Swedish chemist who invented it in 1778, was everywhere in Victorian England, from the walls of Buckingham Palace to the factories where child laborers painted the leaves of fake foliage. And it was deadly.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 10:56:15

Pfizer Recalls Another Blood Pressure Medication   

Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted on the FDA website.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 10:37:40

Child Hepatitis Cases Detected in Illinois, Canada, Japan   

A growing number of severe child hepatitis cases have been detected in the United States and around the world. The cause of the cases is still uncertain.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 10:11:31

Cancer Caregiving From Long Distance   

Cancer caregiving is never easy, and when you're doing it long distance, there are extra challenges. Here's what you can do to provide support.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 09:54:22

Smart Toilets: Next Tool Against Diseases (Including COVID)   

Human stool contains a treasure trove of valuable health information. New tech-enabled toilets offer a way to capture key insights before they're flushed away.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 06:16:29

What Trans Health Care for Minors Really Means   

The meaning of gender-affirming care for young people, and what it looks like on the ground, isn't always clear. The cloud of politics surrounding it has obscured the medical reality of how and when trans youth can get the treatments they seek.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 02:35:32

A lot of children are about to be born in Ukraine. Will the war affect them for life?   

Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?

what do you think? 2022-04-27 02:21:22

Unvaccinated People Create Higher Risk for Vaccinated, Study Says   

People who don't get vaccinated against COVID-19 are creating a "disproportionate" threat to the health of vaccinated people, even in places with high vaccination rates, says a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

what do you think? 2022-04-27 01:30:29

As Teens Struggle With Pandemic Emotions, Recovery Is Uncertain   

It's unclear whether the disruption of the pandemic is a blip on the radar or the early signs of a generation permanently stunted in its social and mental health development.

what do you think? 2022-04-26 18:42:53

More American Teens Carrying Guns These Days   

Researchers say the number of U.S. teens carrying handguns has risen by 41% over the past two decades -- with notable increases seen among white teens from higher-income families.

what do you think? 2022-04-26 16:18:06

Vice President Kamala Harris Has COVID-19   

The vice president has no symptoms and will isolate and work from the vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory.

what do you think? 2022-04-26 13:46:04

Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day   

Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning

what do you think? 2022-04-26 10:35:33

FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Use in Kids   

The FDA approved the antiviral remdesivir as the first COVID-19 treatment for young children.

what do you think? 2022-04-26 08:12:52

Will You Have a Heart Attack? New Tech May Predict If and When   

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University want to create a 3D model of your heart to predict a life-threatening problem before it happens.

what do you think? 2022-04-26 08:09:56

Rise and Shine: A Carefully Considered Morning Ritual That Can Brighten Your Day   

Strategies for getting ready to be at your best each morning

what do you think? 2022-04-26 03:21:02