Embody, a new sister site to WebMD, “focuses on sustainable change — backed by clinicians and supported by a community that ...

Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are two types of hepatitis. (The others are types C, D, and E.) These types of hepatitis are caused by a virus. Each of those viruses is different. But the diseases they ...

When you scrape your knee, break a bone, or cut yourself, the body is able to heal itself. But that’s not the case with certain conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Regenerative medicine, a ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

Got a cold and need something for a nagging cough? Some over-the-counter treatments may give you relief. Suppressants do their job by blocking your cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is the most common ...

If you see blood in your stool or toilet paper, you might be concerned. But while blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it isn't always the case. Here's what you need to know about the possible ...

Even a simple plant in the room, or pictures of nature, can make you feel less anxious, angry, and stressed. But it’s better if you get out of that room and go out. Exercise is good for anxiety too.

This “good” cholesterol, called HDL, seems to go up in people who have three or more eggs a day. Of course, LDL, the “bad” type, goes up, too. But the individual pieces of each get bigger. That makes ...

What is sumatriptan used for? Sumatriptan is commonly used for the treatment of migraine with or without aura. An aura may occur before or during a migraine attack, and can include sensory problems ...

What Is a Detox Diet? Detox diets are short-term dietary plans that claim to remove toxins from your body, help you lose weight, and improve your health. The general idea behind detox diets is that ...