Drugs and Medications Features
- How to Handle Rheumatoid Arthritis at Work
RA doesn't need to keep you from your job. Some new techniques, support from your manager, and a little flexibility go a long way.
- Top Trending Searches of 2010
WebMD's top search trends of 2010.
- Top Men's Health Topics of 2010
WebMD's top men's health topics of 2010.
- Fliers' Survival Guide for Airports, Planes
Want to avoid catching something on the plane? WebMD shares tips for avoiding germs and bacteria in airports and on airplanes.
- Combination Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis use combination therapy – taking more than one RA medicine at a time. Here are answers to common questions about using combination therapy to treat RA.
- Top Pet Health Topics of 2010
WebMD's top pet health topics of 2010 include what pets can safely eat, whether to let pets sleep in your bed, the link between your personality and your pet, and more.
- Top Stories of the Year 2010
WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.
- Top Physician Topics of 2010
The top 5 medical topics for doctors in 2010.
- Top Celebrity Health Topics of 2010
WebMD's top celebrity health topics of 2010 include Michael Douglas' throat cancer, Brett Michaels' brain hemorrhage, Bill Clinton's heart surgery and weight loss, Phil Mickelson's psoriatic arthritis, and Glenn Beck's macular dystrophy.
- Larry King Hosts 25 Years of Health News
In December, King will turn off his microphone for the last time. As they prepare to wind up the show, he and his longtime producer, Wendy Walker, reminisced with WebMD about the ways in which health coverage has changed over the years, and how “Larry King Live” has helped to change it.
- Taylor’s 7 Success Secrets
Taylor Swift’s new album, Speak Now, released in late October to huge acclaim from critics and audiences alike, sold just over 1 million copies in the first week, catapulting the 21-year-old star even higher into the stratosphere than she already was.
- Behind the Scenes: A New Book From Larry King’s Producer
From depression and addictions to HIV/AIDS and cancer, celebrities and ordinary people alike learned to be comfortable opening up about their health, writes Wendy Walker, Larry King Live's senior producer, in her new book.
- This Year Give the Gift of Beauty
Got gifts? Check out our expert's top picks for pampering.
- Sensitive Subject: Sensitive Teeth
Here's what to do if your favorite foods also make your teeth hurt.
- My WebMD: A Teen Overcomes Obesity
How one teenager lost weight (and gained confidence) through nutrition, exercise, and persistence.
- 20 Questions for Carrie Fisher
Writer and performer Carrie Fisher talks about her experiences with bipolar disorder and addiction -- plus what it's like to reach a happier middle age.
- Taylor Swift's Rules for Healthy Living
Chart-topping singer-songwriter Taylor Swift talks about diet, exercise, and writing help her stay happy and balanced.
- High-Fiber Diets and Weight Loss
The secret to weight loss may be as simple as more fiber.
- How Fiber Protects Your Heart
How dietary fiber protects heart health and helps lower cholesterol.
- How Fiber Helps Your Digestive Health
Find out how fiber can help your digestion: It’s much more than keeping you regular.
- What It Costs to Have a Baby
Think you’re ready to have a baby? Read this breakdown of the costs of normal hospital fees, medications, and supplies you’ll need and gives you the bottom line price of having a baby.
- Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families
Avoid toothaches, cavities, and gum disease with these tips to keep teeth healthy from childhood through old age.
- How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
It’s never too late to start eating foods that help keep your bones strong as you age. This article covers important nutrients for bone health, and the risks of thinning bones.
- What Is Snus?
Is this smokeless tobacco product safe to use? Here’s how snus stacks up.
- Getting Help: Meals Delivered at Home
Home delivery of meals is a booming business, for seniors and adults of all ages. Here are a few of the home meal delivery services to consider.
- What to Do If It's Hard to Chew or Swallow
Trouble chewing and swallowing? These six strategies make everything go down a little easier.
- Good Foods for Eye Health
Carrots may be the food with the biggest reputation for eye health. But other foods may be more important for preventing age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Feast your eyes on these powerhouse foods for healthy eyes.
- 7 Easy Fixes for Snoring
WebMD provides 7 easy fixes to help you or your partner quit snoring.
- Pet Gift Hazards to Avoid
Before you give your pet a gift, find out what could be risky, according to experts who talked to WebMD.
- Giving Pets as Gifts: Think Twice
Experts tell WebMD the 4 rules to follow before giving someone a gift of a dog or cat.
- Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing
With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.
- Sleep Through the Decades
WebMD discusses how much sleep adults of different ages need and what adults can do to get the recommended number of hours per night.
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Day in Just 5 Minutes
Short on time and feeling overwhelmed? Get quick tips to improve your mood so you can take on the day.
- Playtime for Children With Physical Disabilities
Help your child with physical disabilities learn and thrive through playtime.
- Stressed Out About a Problem? Try the Focus-Shift Trick.
Worried about a nagging problem? Learn how to shift your attention and focus on the day ahead.
- Speed Shopping: When You Have 10 Minutes at the Grocery Store
Searching for healthy meal options but pressed for time? Get tips on navigating the supermarket aisles with good nutrition in mind.
- Dog Training: Positive Reinforcement vs. Alpha Dog Methods
WebMD talks to dog trainers about the positive reinforcement and "alpha dog" methods of dog training.
- Reading, Writing, and Math Skills for Preschoolers
WebMD explains the best methods for teaching preschoolers how to read, write, and apply math skills.
- Spend Your Way to Happiness? 5 Things to Consider (Before You Buy)
WebMD provides tips to help your spending increase your happiness.
- Brain-Boosting Activities for Your Preschooler
Play, reading, puzzles, games, and socializing are among the activities that may help your preschooler's mind develop, experts tell WebMD.
- Swiss Chard: 9 Healthy Facts
The history and nutritional benefits of Swiss chard -- plus a fabulous recipe for a swiss chard frittata
- Melissa Rivers Advocates for Suicide Prevention
Melissa Rivers -- the daughter of comedian Joan Rivers -- wants to help lift the stigma on depression and suicide.
- 5 Things Young Women Must Know About Breast Cancer
Just a few months before she learned that she had breast cancer, Christina Applegate got a shocking insight into the struggles faced by other young women who are also at high risk for the disease -- and who don’t have the resources of a Hollywood celebrity.
- Premature Graying: Reasons, Options
Experts explain why some of us are destined to sport the 'distinguished' look at an early age.
- Isabella Rossellini Takes Her Love of Animals to the Screen
The award-winning actress's new series takes an up-close look at animals' dating and mating rituals.
- Christina Applegate Seeks Early Detection for Breast Cancer
Inspired by her own battle with cancer, the actress fights to help young women at high risk for the disease.
- Taming Trouble: Discipline and Manners for Your Preschooler
WebMD talks to experts about how to discipline preschoolers and teach them manners.
- Can You Avoid HIV Complications?
It takes effort to stay healthy with HIV, but the right moves can help you keep other health problems at bay.
- My WebMD: A Teen Copes with Epilepsy
This accomplished student used to be afraid to tell people she has epilepsy, but now encourages kids with the condition to let others know.
- Does Drinking Caffeine Increase Your Risk of Miscarriage?
As it turns out, moderate amounts of caffeine are just fine for you and your unborn baby.