Health Conditions

ALS is a rare neurological condition. Around 2 in 100,000 people are newly diagnosed each year (incidence), and about 6 to 8 in 100,000 people are living with ALS at any given t...

Short answer for most people: In typical doses, melatonin does not cause serious heart problems in healthy individuals. However, people with existing heart disease, those taking...

Hot flashes affect daily life and long-term health for many people, and new medicine for hot flashes aims to improve control when lifestyle steps are not enough. This overview e...

Tom Selleck was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020 and underwent localized treatment with definitive intent. As of recent public statements and medical updates, his prognosi...

If you can't get a tampon out, stay calm: this is usually removable with a systematic approach. First, wash your hands and relax your muscles—tension can make removal harder....

Billy Joel, born May 9, 1949, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist known for narrative pop‑rock songs and classic hits.

This evergreen explainer breaks down why you may feel unwell after eating fast food, sweets, and highly processed snacks. It reviews how ingredient composition, meal size, eatin...

Yolanda Hadid, a Dutch-American real estate developer and television personality, has been public about living with a serious autoimmune disease. This article explains the condi...

Karen Carpenter, the American singer and half of the sibling duo The Carpenters, died at age 32 in 1983 from complications of anorexia nervosa. Anorexia is a serious eating diso...

An asthma attack becomes life threatening when airways swell and tighten enough to severely limit oxygen reaching the blood and brain. Without rapid treatment, this can lead to...