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Anne Taylor

The Different Stages Of Kidney Failure

Here's what you need to know about chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

Robin Zabiegalski

Ethan Zohn Finds Parallels Between Playing "Survivor" And Surviving Cancer - Exclusive

Ethan Zohn shares how the game of Survivor has influenced his understanding of the human body's resilience, most of which he parallels to surviving cancer.

Catherine Caruso

The Surprising Way Allergies Can Lead To Mental Health Disorders

Allergies don't just impact one's physical status, it can impact one's mental status as well. And the reason why may surprise you.

Child suffers from seizure outside in park while parents hold her

Ruth Clark

The Different Types Of Seizures And How To Identify Them

Seizures are now classified into 3 different categories, and the different names help us understand what's going on when someone experiences one.

Robin Rothstein

How To Identify Heartburn

Heartburn is common, with over 60 million Americans suffering from at least one bout of heartburn each month, but how do you identify it?

man holding with strips of paper with Prostate Cancer

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Health Experts Shed Light On Racial Disparity For Prostate Cancer Therapy

Though Black men are most likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, research shows Black patients receive a life-saving treatment less than white patients.

K. Cossey

The Rare Condition Big Ed From 90 Day Fiance Lives With

"Big Ed" Brown, the 57-year-old reality TV star, has been open and honest about his rare condition, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, on "90 Day Fiance."

Robin Zabiegalski

Maria Shriver Explains How Lifestyle Impacts Neurological Diseases - Exclusive

Maria Shriver, Alzheimer's advocate and supporter of women's health, talks about the surprising link between neurological disorders and lifestyle factors.

Smiling woman holds orange MS ribbon on city street

Ruth Clark

How Race May Predict The Risk Of MS

New research reveals some startling statistics about the link between race and multiple sclerosis. It also refutes what experts once thought to be true.

Sabika Hassan

How To Ease Symptoms Of Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid disease is caused by thyroid hormone imbalance from either an overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland.

Nancy Schimelpfening

What Are Beta Blockers Used For?

Beta blockers are a type of drug that can help manage blood pressure and reduce stressors on the body caused by adrenaline. Here's how they work.

Sabika Hassan

What It Really Means When You're Born With A Bald Spot

It's not uncommon for infants to lose the hair on their delicate heads during their first four to six months. But some babies are born with a bald spot.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can You Actually Be Allergic To Peppermint Oil?

Although peppermint oil may be beneficial in relieving pain, headaches, or nausea, it can have adverse effects in some individuals due to substances it carries.

Anne Taylor

What's The Difference Between Acute Kidney Injury And Chronic Kidney Disease?

Here's what you should know about these two conditions.

stressed woman pinching face between her eyes

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Why Does Crying Cause Headaches?

Although crying has its benefits, sometimes your flood of tears is followed by a pounding headache. So why does crying trigger this body response?

Erin Marie

When Is Low Blood Pressure Considered Too Low?

Where is the line drawn between a healthy blood pressure measurement and one that has dropped far below normal? Here are the signs to watch for.

Kimberly Smith

Does Diabetes Affect Your Sleep?

Diabetes can adversely affect your health in a variety of ways, but can it also affect your ability to sleep well? Here's what you need to know.

Sabika Hassan

What Is Thyroid Eye Disease?

Thyroid hormones are released by the thyroid gland. They are responsible for maintaining body temperature and proper functions of all body organs.

Kimberly Smith

Details Of What Led To Hailey Bieber's Mini Stroke Revealed

Model Hailey Bieber had a recent health scare. Now she shares details of what led to her mini stoke and what she's doing to recover.

Robin Zabiegalski

Maria Shriver And Cleveland Clinic Partner To Expand Alzheimer's Initiatives - Exclusive

Maria Shriver is a passionate advocate for women's health and Alzheimer's disease. Here, we discuss her new partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.

Erin Marie

The Latest On The Severe Hepatitis Outbreak In Children

Hepatitis is a viral infection characterized by inflammation of the liver and a mysterious global outbreak in children is underway.

Ruth Clark

Can Measuring Salt Levels In Breast Tumors Help Determine Cancer Severity?

Can measuring salt levels in breast tumors help determine cancer severity? Results from a new study suggest salt's role in treating cancer.

Brynna Standen

What Causes 'Tech Neck'?

Technology has inadvertently created a new physical malaise called tech neck. But what causes it and how do we prevent it in the first place?

Kharissa Forte

How To Tell The Difference Between Kidney Pain And Back Pain

Kidney problems can cause back pain, but it's not an issue that can always be treated with home remedies and anti-inflammatory medications.

Anthony Carli, PA-C

13 Common Causes Of Stomach Pain

Sometimes, pain in your abdomen may be more than just a tummyache. Here are some of the possible causes of stomach pain and how to prevent or treat them.

Eileen Conroy

How To Effectively Communicate With Someone Who Has Aphasia

Aphasia can interrupt someone's ability to communicate. Here are tips on how to effectively communicate with someone who has aphasia.

Robin Zabiegalski

Why Survivor's Ethan Zohn Swears By Daily Alternative Health Practices - Exclusive

In the wake of a cancer diagnosis, Ethan Zohn's turned to alternative medicine and proven more than once he's a survivor.