Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your ...

June 19, 2025 – The FDA has approved the first twice-yearly shot to reduce the risk of HIV infections.

A new report questions the safety and effectiveness of most sunscreens, but dermatologists say those concerns may be ...

At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a class of man-made compounds used in nonstick and waterproof products. They are everywhere: in makeup, cookware, parchment paper, microwaveable popcorn, ...

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...

The “blue waffle” hoax is a made-up sexually transmitted infection (STI) affecting women. Here’s how to fact check online health information and avoid scams.

Nov. 19, 2024 – Want to lose a little weight, better manage your diabetes, or reduce your risk of heart problems?. Odds are you eligible for a prescription for semaglutide, the popular diabetes ...

Sept. 16, 2024 – Tiny bottles of the weight loss drug Zepbound have started arriving in mailboxes across the country. People who order the medicine directly from drugmaker Eli Lilly can pay much ...

A plantar fibroma is a fibrous knot, or nodule, in the arch of the foot. This nodule is embedded in the plantar fascia—a band of tissue spanning from heel to toe on the bottom of the foot.

Otomycosis, also called fungal otitis externa, is a fungal ear infection that affects your outer ear, usually your ear canal. In the U.S., it's more common in summer months, especially among those ...

Potatoes do best in a cool, dark room with lots of ventilation. This keeps them fresh and firm and helps prevent greening. Greening happens when chlorophyll builds up under the peel. It is ...