Ira Daniel Breite, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He is an associate professor at the Icahn ...

People with diabetes who took medications like Ozempic or Wegovy had a lower risk of serious blood clots compared to people ...

Make fun all you want, but avocados are a mainstay of the millennial diet for good reason — many reasons, actually. Unlike other sugar-loaded members of the fruit family, avocados are extremely ...

Christmas tree syndrome, also called Christmas tree allergy, can lead to symptoms of seasonal allergies, including sneezing, ...

Antioxidants in dark chocolate help regulate blood sugar, which may explain the reduction in type 2 diabetes risk. No benefit ...

Communities in the United States have been adding fluoride to the water supply since the 1940s, and that effort has led to better dental health for millions of Americans. But even from the ...

A new study has found a connection between poor diet and increased levels of fat within thigh muscles, potentially raising ...

A hernia develops when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakened layer of nearby muscle or tissue. Hernia symptoms typically include a bulge and pain or pressure in the affected area.

Abby McCoy is an experienced registered nurse who has worked with adults and pediatric patients encompassing trauma, orthopedics, home care, transplant, and case management. She is a married ...

Women with depression have a higher likelihood of experiencing period cramps than women without this mental health disorder, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are jointly investigating an outbreak of salmonella infections tied to cucumbers. At least 68 ...