There is interest in using quercetin for a number of other purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't ...

Cancer screenings are essential for prevention, so it's important to follow guidelines and understand what average risk means ...

Hypernatremia is when there's too much sodium and not enough water in your blood. Sodium is one of the electrolytes in your body, found mostly in your blood. It's important for many body functions.

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails.

What Is a Fungal Nail Infection? A fungal nail infection is a common condition that can leave you with brittle, discolored nails, usually on your toes. Its formal name is onychomycosis, and it’s ...

Testing your blood sugar is easy, even if you haven't done it before. You'll need the following things-- the test strips and the meter, lancing device and the lancet, bandages, alcohol swabs, and ...

You know your heart needs lots of TLC. Your feet do, too. After all, they are the workhorses of your body, taking about 5,000 steps a day. That’s 2.5 miles! Not to mention that your feet have to ...

Psoriasis can be alarming if you’re newly diagnosed. When you look at your patch (or patches) of thick, red skin, you probably want to know two things: How can I make this disappear? And how can ...

A new study suggests that people with good "immune resilience" – the ability to stay healthy and bounce back after infections like the flu – have a 15-year survival advantage over those whose ...

April 21, 2025 – The FDA just approved the popular drug Dupixent for adults and kids 12 and up with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a long-lasting itchy skin condition, when regular ...

April 21, 2025 – Add cannabis to the list of things now linked to a heightened risk of dementia. Cannabis users who visited the emergency room or were hospitalized were up to four times as ...