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HRT for menopause is safe for many women, especially those closest to their last period. But mixed messages have caused confusion.

Tired of struggling with belly fat? Know the science of losing belly fat with actionable steps.

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

Learn how you can wear makeup without causing flare-ups of your eczema.

Video conferencing, online activities, and wearable devices can all help keep older adults healthy and on top of their medical care.

Some say a spoonful of honey makes the sneezing and sniffling symptoms of pollen allergies go away. Here's what the experts say.

Dementia can change how your loved one thinks or acts. Learn the best ways to interact and care for them as their condition progresses.

If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.

Clinical trials test new drugs and other treatments. They could help find ways to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Find out more about CLL trials.

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals.

Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities.

As the baby boomers age, senior living communities are working on appealing to a more diverse generation.

Patients with both heart and liver diseases are usually turned away from organ transplant lists. A new dual procedure aims to give them another chance.

Get the facts about the first approved treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

Managing anxiety and depression with a CLL diagnosis involves getting support and using resources to prioritize your mental health. Learn more.

You can be your own best advocate when you have CLL. Learn how to get educated about your cancer and speak effectively to your doctor.

Skin ages from your toes to the top of your head. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to age gracefully.

Have you heard about the “sleepy girl mocktail” on TikTok? Get the facts on magnesium glycinate for sleep.

After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.

Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from heart disease, drawing skepticism from experts and cautions from the researchers themselves.

A doctor who treats myasthenia gravis patients details how treatment has evolved and how new treatment options have affected management of the condition.

Navigating a myasthenia gravis diagnosis as a young adult and in a rigid health care system, a young woman advocates for herself and her health.

Toxic positivity is when you insist on hyping the positive to an unrealistic and even damaging extent. And you might not even know you’re doing it.

After your MS diagnosis, you can set yourself up for success in the workplace by knowing your rights and how to advocate for yourself.

An MS diagnosis is a life-changing event. One woman shares her journey from new patient to MS advocate.

To help manage the mental overwhelm of her MS diagnosis, one woman turns to art and creates a community for others living with the disease.

If you have geographic atrophy, your doctor can ensure you have a team of low-vision specialists, occupational therapists, and others there to help.

Find out what a retina specialist says about new treatment and research in the pipeline for geographic atrophy and AMD.

People ages 65 and older should get a COVID-19 booster vaccination 4 months after their last one, the CDC advised Wednesday.

Mobile stroke units are specially equipped ambulances for stroke patients. Why aren’t they more widespread?

Coming to grips with menopause can be daunting for women. But actress Constance Marie shares her approach to embracing change and normalizing this part of womanhood.

Living with MS is a challenge that can impact your mental health. Here is one MS veteran’s journey with MS and wellness

An expert shares new depression treatments that are making him hopeful about the future of depression therapy.

Complementary therapies can help people with MS manage their symptoms. From working out to cannabis, here are a few things that help this MS veteran

An advocate shares how she came back from a suicide attempt, managed major depression, and helped others recover too.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect your skin and your joints – and your mental health. These tips can help

B-cell therapy might work when other multiple sclerosis don't. Hear from patients who've tried it. Find out what's available and how B-cell therapy works.

Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can be challenging to live with, but it’s not impossible. Patsy Wheeler shares her tips and tricks.

Learn more about how this intervention may help you and your loved one.

There are many obesity treatments approved for kids. But aside from bariatric surgery, clinicians have few tools as effective as semaglutide.

Clayton Yates, PhD, at Johns Hopkins searches for new biomarkers and treatments for African Americans with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and more.

The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. Find out why – and what helps prevent strokes.

New data shows that Latina women with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a greater chance of heart problems. What causes the complication, and how can you lower your risk?

If you’re looking to lose weight for health benefits, you may not need as much weight loss as you think. Read about the benefits of modest weight loss.

Sperm donors aren’t always anonymous anymore. Read about how DNA testing and tech are upending sperm bank donation anonymity.

Psoriasis affects all kinds of people and all types of skin. Find out more about the latest treatments for your condition in order to advocate for yourself.

Getting sick brings on more than sniffles or a fever. For most people, it brings out the sneaky in them. An impressive 75% of people admitted they have concealed an infectious illness in a new study.

A new study shows taxes on sugary beverages like soda can lessen consumption and improve public health.

Genetic testing for hATTR or other progressive diseases can be an emotional process. Learn the pros and cons, and what to do with the information you get.