What People With MS Wish You Knew When you live with a complex condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), there are a lot of misconceptions that can come along with it.

Is Pneumonia The Surprising Root of Severe COVID? New research points to pneumonia, not severe inflammation, as the true cause of severe COVID and death.

‘Beer Goggles’ a Myth, but Alcohol’s Allure Real and Risky A couple of drinks does not give you “beer goggles” that make other people look more desirable, a new study found. But being tipsy may make you more eager to approach an attractive stranger.

Psychedelics Scientist Roland Griffiths Faces the End and Finds … Joy Psychedelics scientist Roland Griffiths discusses his cancer diagnosis with Manish Agrawal, MD, and a new Johns Hopkins endowment for psychedelics.

As U.S. Syphilis Cases Rise, Those at the Epicenter Scramble It was just a routine checkup — or so she thought. One woman’s syphilis scare mirrors thousands of others amid a syphilis outbreak in the U.S., with Houston at the epicenter.

Fitness for People in Wheelchairs Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness tips for people who use wheelchairs.

Glaucoma: A Hidden Threat to Vision Health Rising Swiftly It’s predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urgent need for heightened awareness, early detection, and advanced treatment strategies.

ADHD Med Errors Among Kids Have Surged in Last 2 Decades Medication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U.S. poison control centers increased by nearly 300% over a 22-year period, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found.

Is Obesity Different in Asian Americans? Expert Q&A Asian Americans have a lower obesity rate than other ethnic groups, but there are key differences to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know.

Q&A: Wait, How Do I Protect Myself, Others From COVID Again? Amid an increasing number of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, WebMD reached out to several experts for their practical tips and guidance.

Obesity: A Holistic Approach In this webinar, Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD, MHS, explained what a holistic approach to weight management is.

Cost May Lead Many to Skip COVID Testing: Why That’s a Problem Amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations, there’s a concern we don’t know the true extent of the disease if people avoid testing because of the cost.

Atopic Dermatitis: The Importance of Treatment Adherence Atopic dermatitis can be unpredictable, but it’s important to stick with treatment, even when your skin is clear. These five strategies can help with treatment adherence.

Why So Many Doctors Are Joining Unions A growing number see organized labor as a path to improved working conditions – and better care for their patients.

As Superfungi Spread, the CDC Raises Alarms Climate change helps drive the spread of deadly new organisms.

When and Why to Get Shots for COVID, RSV, and Flu This Fall Who should be most concerned about these respiratory illnesses? What is the optimal time to get one or more of these shots? And how long should you wait to get the new booster if you had COVID this summer?

Staying Active With Prostate Cancer When you have prostate cancer, exercise can improve your strength, stamina and mood. Find out the benefits of exercise for men with prostate cancer.

How to Self-Advocate for Advanced Prostate Cancer Learn how to take an active role in your advanced prostate cancer care.

Diet Tips for Advanced Prostate Cancer A healthy diet can help support your prostate cancer treatment and boost overall health. Find out what to eat and what to avoid.

Popular OTC Decongestants Don’t Really Work, FDA Says Many products, including Sudafed PE, contain phenylephrine, which an FDA committee said is ineffective.