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Juggling appointments, insurance details and medical advice can already be stressful without dealing with a condition. It’s a common feeling for Americans as 65% feel overwhelmed about managing their

The holiday season may not be the best time to attempt weight loss, with holiday parties and plentiful feasts, but it’s possible to maintain your weight and avoid spreading your waistline.

The holiday season is often joyful, but it can also bring stress and sadness for some. Feelings of "holiday blues" may stem from unrealistic expectations, missing loved ones, financial strain and seasonal changes like colder weather and less sunlight. With the right support and strategies, it's possible to rediscover holiday happiness.

Weight-loss medications like tirzepatide, featured in drugs like Zepbound and Mounjaro, are gaining attention for benefits beyond weight loss. A new study shows they may also help reduce the severity of sleep apnea.

While surgery is a last resort, more than 500,000 Americans still go under the knife each year seeking relief from back pain. The procedure, complications and recovery times are improved thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).

Modern medicine has revolutionized the way we predict a healthy baby’s future. Today, with pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), doctors can screen for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases even before pregnancy begins.

Know the early warning signs of MS Millennials and Gen Zs worry about many things, but at their age, health is often not one of them. At this stage, a tingle there or some fatigue are often brushed

You know all about menstruation, childbirth and menopause, but did you ever think you’d have to be concerned with something called Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?

For many, the holidays represent a time to create special moments and carry on long-held traditions with loved ones. But for those with dementia and their caregivers, it can be a time of higher