Measles outbreaks at home and abroad have experts worried that the next virus we should fear may be […] How vaccine skeptics and COVID-19 could revive measles outbreaks
Working or exercising in triple-digit temperatures can quickly become dangerous, even for the heartiest roofer or the fittest […] How humidity makes extreme heat so dangerous
With summer break ending, parents are doing all they can to prepare their kids, and no back-to-school checklist […] Back-to-school tips to keep kids out of the nurse’s office
Avoiding the heat may not be an option during summer in Texas, but avoiding heat illness is — […] How to know when your body is overheated
A flowering shrub native to North Africa and India is the latest health fad to take over social […] 4 reasons why ashwagandha’s popularity is booming
Long before COVID-19, the respiratory syncytial virus was a threat for the youngest and oldest among us, but […] RSV vaccines for babies and seniors becoming a reality
Everyone suffers from a severe headache from time to time, but not every bad headache is a migraine. […] What sets a migraine apart from any other bad headache
When the U.S. government declared monkeypox a public health emergency this summer, it echoed the beginning of the […] Monkeypox 101: Who’s at risk and why colleges may be …
Alcoholic liver disease often invokes images of heavy drinking over many years, but even a shorter time frame […] How the pandemic made liver disease worse
Many people with psoriasis suffer most when the weather turns cold and the air inside gets dry. But […] Why cold weather wreaks havoc on dry, itchy skin
The health effects of drinking coffee have been debated for decades, but recent studies show the benefits outweigh […] 5 diseases that coffee can help prevent
Summer is sandal season. Head to the pool or beach, and it’s a barefoot bonanza. However, foot care […] 5 foot care tips to keep your feet fit
Just like April showers bring May flowers, rainstorms breed mosquito swarms — and with them, the threat of […] Rainy spring sets up perfect swarm for West Nile virus
There’s a reason folk remedies have such staying power. They have proven medical benefits, and their active ingredients […] These folk remedies have stood the test of time
Your home is your sanctuary, a safe and comfortable place where you and your family retire at the […] QUIZ: What are the best ways to get rid of …
After months cooped up indoors with the pandemic surging, we’re all eager to get out of the house. […] How outdoor air quality affects your health
Let’s be honest: COVID-19 has a lot of us prioritizing convenience over vanity. If you’re not leaving the […] Does dry shampoo really cause hair loss?
While sunless tanning solutions avoid harmful UV rays, they contain chemicals and need to be used with caution. […] Is sunless tanning safe?