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Do You Have To Stay on Weight-Loss Drugs Forever? Maybe Not

What You Need to Know about Counting Macros

The idea of counting macros has been around for years. But what do your macronutrients really tell you, and is tracking a path to healthier eating?

Biden’s Diagnosis Shines Light on Aggressive Prostate Cancer

When we think about prostate cancer, we tend to focus on the slow-growing nature of the disease. The cancer usually progresses at such a modest pace that the American Cancer Society suggests men with less than a 10-year life expectancy don’t even need to be screened for signs of the disease.

Barrett’s Esophagus: A Hidden Risk for Esophageal Cancer

Most of us have experienced acid reflux. Eating a large, rich meal or enjoying an excessive amount of your favorite alcoholic beverage can trigger the discomfort caused by stomach acid escaping in the wrong direction – into your esophagus and throat.

Braxton Hicks Contractions or Labor? How To Tell

Braxton Hicks contractions are a natural part of pregnancy, strengthening the uterus muscles in preparation for childbirth. These contractions are incredibly common beginning in the second and third trimesters.

Being Young Won’t Protect You from Heart Attack

If you are under the age of 40, you probably don’t spend a lot of mental energy worrying about heart attacks. But maybe you should give it a little more thought.

What’s Wrong with Me? When Concussion Symptoms Linger

In most cases, concussions heal within four weeks of the injury. But in rare instances, symptoms can linger for weeks, months or even longer.

Coping with Side Effects from Chemo and Other Cancer Treatments

When you have cancer, it means there's a problem in one part of your body. But treatments like chemotherapy and radiation – along with the cancer -- can cause stress throughout your  body while they fight the cancer.

Is It Time To See a Urogynecologist? 7 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Bladder leaks, pelvic pressure and recurring urinary tract infections are common issues that many women experience — from the first weeks after childbirth to menopause.

Genetics vs. Lifestyle: How Much Cancer Risk Can You Control?

On the most basic level, cancer is caused when a genetic mutation causes uncontrolled growth of damaged cells in your body, creating a cancerous tumor. Unfortunately, there’s no single culprit behind that initial mutation.