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Sepsis is an urgent medical condition that is extremely dangerous and warrants an immediate trip to the emergency room. That’s why it’s important to recognize the symptoms and understand if you are at risk.

As our nation grapples with rising health problems and obesity rates, weight-loss medications have soared in popularity, offering an effective way to shed pounds. These drugs could also end up playing a key role in managing cardiovascular disease.

If you’re a young man, chances are you don’t think too often about cancer. So you might be surprised to know that testicular cancer, though fairly rare, is the most common cancer found in men between the ages of 20 and 35. 

Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure that affects the arteries and veins of the lungs and, eventually, the right side of the heart. Because the disease worsens over time and has no cure, it’s important to understand the warning signs, diagnosis and treatment. 

The ankle is an easy target for injury, thanks to its complex anatomy. You can twist your ankle while running on a soccer field, but even taking a misstep off a curb can cause problems.

TV star Bob Saget’s recent death from head trauma has raised awareness of the dangers of brain injuries and may leave you wondering when you should go to the ER after hitting your head.

Bariatric surgery has helped more than 220,000 people across the country lose weight and improve their health.

Running delivers a long list of health benefits, from weight control and muscle toning to the infamous “runner’s high” you get when your body releases endorphins — the feel-good hormones. 

Most children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. The good news is that most will clear up on their own without any lasting effects.

We all know we should eat well and exercise to stay healthy, but a new national survey commissioned by Orlando Health finds an alarming number of men skip another simple yet critical step in a healthy lifestyle: an annual checkup with their doctor.