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When Women Should Get Genetic Testing

Weight-Loss Drugs Could Also Boost Heart Health

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.

Costochondritis: Chest Pain That Feels Like a Heart Attack

Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.

Urgent or Emergency? When You Should Head to the ER

The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week ­­— even if no one ever wants to go there. But if the time does come when you need emergency help, how do you know what is really an emergency and what can be resolved with a simple trip to an urgent care clinic?

Keep Your Aging Bones Healthier Through Better Nutrition, Lifestyle

When Should You Worry About Heart Palpitations?

It can be frightening when you become aware of your heart flip-flopping in your chest or beating in a strange rhythm.

Wait! There’s a Different Type of Weight-Loss Drug?

If your doctor says your high body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar levels are risks to your health, you’ll probably think of two options beyond a dieting-exercise combo: Bariatric surgery or the newly popular weight-loss drugs in the GLP-1 agonists  family, including the most recent shining star, tirzepatide.

You’re Never Too Old for a Knee or Hip Replacement

Bariatric Surgery Can Improve Your Gut Health

If you follow health trends, you might occasionally spoon Greek yogurt onto your granola or drink a bottle of kombucha. Both provide probiotics, which are so-called “good bacteria” to have in your gut.

Irregular Periods, Acne and Weight Gain? It could be PCOS

Every girl will notice her body changing around the time of her first period. But unwanted changes like coarse, dark hair in unusual places, acne, weight gain and irregular or painful periods may signal a chronic condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which could lead to infertility, diabetes and other serious health problems.