One of the keys to a long and healthy life is taking preventative steps against potential medical problems. “Statistically, women outpace men in terms of life expectancy, and there are...

Summer is around the corner and so are all the outdoor activities that come with it, like hiking wildflower-studded trails, puttering around in the garden, going on picnics, and taking...

Three years ago, Teyana Goodwin began experiencing intermittent vague symptoms like double vision, muscle spasms, fatigue, and extreme nausea. The otherwise healthy 28-year-old went to several emergency rooms and physicians...

When we experience hand-related injuries, our lives can easily get thrown off track. Injured arms and hands can keep you from working your job and generally living a pain-free life...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 1 in 20 people in the United States. This intestinal disorder can create severe discomfort and throw the normalcy of everyday life off balance.

Mental Health Awareness Month is here again, and it's crucial, now more than ever, to explore the struggles, successes, and stories of those who have a mental illness. There still...

The brain has powerful effects on the body, and prolonged stress, anxiety, and other factors can manifest in an unpleasant stress reaction. Add to that preexisting skin conditions, and you...

Spring is here and with it comes the temptation to try yet another fad diet to help you quickly lose some extra winter and/or pandemic pounds.

What is the best way to test a new treatment or vaccine? The answer is usually clinical trials — a form of medical research that allows doctors to safely and...

Everyone stumbles over their words at times. But when the flow of a child’s or adult’s speech is significantly disrupted, it may be a sign of stuttering, a common communication...