Your anxiety questions, answered by experts
Anyone can feel anxious, but determining if you have an anxiety disorder takes a medical diagnosis. Here's what experts say about causes, treatments and symptoms.
Anti-vax pet parents put animals and people at risk, experts say
An unvaccinated pet is a danger not just to other animals but also to the humans around them, an author of the study notes.
Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Here's what to know.
As we start to head indoors for the colder months, vitamin D levels can suffer. Experts share what to know and do about it.
Your sleep schedule may be upsetting your stomach
It's not just a tummy ache that can keep you up at night — experts say your sleep schedule and gut microbiome have a relationship we're gaining a better understanding of.
Fentanyl-laced overdose deaths have risen 50-fold since 2010, study finds
"We're now seeing that the use of fentanyl together with stimulants is rapidly becoming the dominant force in the US overdose crisis," the study's lead author said.
Cleaning products emit chemicals that may impact health, study says
In a peer-reviewed study, Environmental Working Group scientists found everyday products may release hundreds of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs.
How an urgent care clinic for mental health is helping thousands of patients
A specialized walk-in clinic in Maryland is a model for other communities nationwide by providing mental health care for all ages.
A brown recluse spider bite almost cost this man his leg. Here's what to know.
Georgia-based singer Gabe Lustman spent five days in the hospital and nearly lost his leg due to a brown recluse spider bite. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatments.
FDA and CDC say yes to new COVID shots for fall — here's what to know
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
What to know about peptic ulcer disease after Springsteen postpones tour
Bruce Springsteen announced he is postponing his remaining 2023 tour dates to continue treatment for peptic ulcer disease, which occurs when an open sore develops on the inside lining of the stomach.
How and where to get free COVID tests in 2023
There are still ways for both insured and uninsured people to get free COVID-19 testing. Here's how.
Are there "toxins" in your sunscreen? A dermatologist explains
Sunscreen helps protect against the damaging effects of the sun, including skin cancer. But do you have to be worried about its ingredients?
What to know about acute liver failure, cause of Smash Mouth singer's death
Acute liver failure is a rare but life-threatening condition in which the liver loses function. Here's what to know about causes, symptoms and more.
What is Merkel cell cancer? Jimmy Buffett's cause of death, explained.
Singer Jimmy Buffett died at 76 after suffering from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Here's what to know.