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01/01/2025

Your body gets ready to protect itself when you're anxious -- your muscles tense all at once. If it happens a lot or if you feel worried all the time, your tight shoulder and neck muscles can lead to headaches.

A fluttering heart, knots in your stomach, clammy hands -- are you just nervous about something? Talk to your doctor if it doesn't go away because it could be anxiety and you might need treatment.

01/01/2025

Considering the keto diet? What you should know first:

These are low-carb diets -- the basic idea is to get most of your calories from protein and fat. There are some benefits, but you should be careful with them, especially if you have certain medical issues.

01/01/2025

It’s easiest to treat stomach cancer when it’s caught early. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastric cancer.

01/01/2025

Did you know s*x has been linked to the making of new brain cells? People over 50 who had more s*x were better able to recall numbers and do basic math.

Regular s*x can be good for your heart, keep your brain sharp, and make you happier, among other things. Find out more by browsing the WebMD slideshow.

01/01/2025

Showering every day may be a habit, but unless you’re grimy or sweaty, you may not need to bathe more than a few times a week. Here's what to know:

How clean is your showerhead? Is the water the right temperature? Find out about little fixes that can make a big difference to your next shower or bath.

01/01/2025

Did you know using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an injury can actually harm the tissue and delay healing? The best way to clean a minor wound:

Test your first aid knowledge about how to care for scrapes, cuts, and burns. WebMD clears up myths about cleaning and covering injuries.

01/01/2025

Different stool colors can mean different things, mostly depending on what you’ve eaten. But sometimes, a color change can signal a minor health issue. Here's what to know:

01/01/2025

Resveratrol in grapes slows the breakdown of cells that naturally happens as you age. This may prevent harmful plaques from forming in your brain and slowing down how well it works.

Grapes may be little, but they're big on nutrients. Find out how these fruits can give a boost to your health.

12/31/2024

The color of fireworks is created by different bits of metal that explode a fine powder into the air. This can trigger or worsen asthma and other lung and heart issues if you breathe it. Try to stay far from any drifting smoke.

Carpets, fireworks, and hot tubs are some of the unexpected things that can hurt your lungs. Find out what you can do to prevent problems from these and other culprits.

12/31/2024

Mushrooms are a good addition to soups -- they can supply you with riboflavin, niacin, selenium, and potassium. They even have some vitamin D, which you can't get from other vegetables! https://wb.md/4iMtvBQ

12/31/2024

Winter is here. Do you know what that means? Cuffing season is upon us. What exactly does that mean? Find out:

As the weather turns chilly, “cuffing season” starts for relationships. What exactly does that mean? Find out.

12/31/2024

Looking for a natural or alternative treatment for your cold or flu symptoms? Here are tips that may help relieve your symptoms.

WebMD describes home remedies that may speed your recovery from colds or flu.

12/31/2024

New CDC data shows that in a survey, 24% of adults said they had pain most days or every day during the past three months.

12/31/2024

New Year's resolutions are great -- but they're notoriously hard to keep. To eat better in 2025, boost your odds for success with small changes that make it easier to choose healthy foods.

Do you have control of your eating? This WebMD slide show explains how a few simple tweaks can make healthy eating a whole lot easier.

12/31/2024

Curious about the effects of supplements on your kidneys? Read our guide to find out how supplements can affect your renal organs.

12/31/2024

Fighting off a cold? Here's what to eat -- and avoid -- when you're feeling under the weather. https://wb.md/3ZHOHQR

12/31/2024

COVID is now the 10th leading cause of death, down from a fourth-place ranking in 2022. See the top 10 causes of death in 2023:

COVID-19 continues to retreat from being a top cause of death in the U.S., and in turn, life expectancy last year rebounded further toward pre-pandemic longevity.

12/31/2024

Coffee can lower your chances of getting gallstones because it helps move fluid through your gallbladder and makes the cholesterol less likely to crystallize into gallstones.

Most of us like the ritual -- not to mention the caffeine boost -- that comes with a cup of tea or coffee. WebMD explains how it can be good for your health, too.