With step goals varying across studies, experts say it’s time to focus less on the numbers – and more on this underappreciated, research-backed approach.

Early research suggests that azelastine, a common over-the-counter nasal spray that treats seasonal allergies, may offer a way to reduce your chances of getting COVID-19. The key may be that the spray ...

News about dementia is everywhere and can unleash upsetting thoughts for older adults who feel mentally foggy or forgetful. But before jumping to conclusions, consider a few simple questions that may ...

Get the WebMD list of the top vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19, measles, whooping cough, flu, polio, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal disease ...

When you scrape your knee, break a bone, or cut yourself, the body is able to heal itself. But that’s not the case with certain conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Regenerative medicine, a ...

Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

Jan. 7, 2025 – A new light therapy device could be a game-changer for millions at risk of vision loss. The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration, a ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Your lungs work all day and night, whether you’re awake or asleep. That’s 20,000 or so breaths per day! By the time you’re 50, you have taken around 400 million breaths. Diseases like COVID-19, which ...

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, ...

Doctors don’t know what causes autism, but they believe genes play the biggest part in whether a child is born with it. While you can’t prevent having a child with an autistic disorder, you can ...