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

These clumps of veins sometimes stretch when they're under pressure. They may swell or bulge, kind of like varicose veins. This causes what we call hemorrhoids, or piles. They're usually not serious, ...

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 ...

If you have oily skin, missed periods, or trouble managing your weight, you may think those issues are just a normal part of your life. But such frustrations could actually be signs that you have ...

The "murmur" is the sound of blood flowing. It may be passing through an abnormal heart valve, for instance. Or it may be that a condition makes your heart beat faster and forces your heart to handle ...

More than 700 species of microbes live in your mouth and they include bacteria, fungus, and more. Some are helpful, and some harmful. Don’t run for your toothbrush or mouthwash just yet. As long as ...

In the U.S., the average age of onset for "natural" menopause is 51. However, because of genetics, illness, or medical procedures, some women go through menopause before the age of 40. Menopause that ...

Read about this increasingly common breathing problem that affects adults, teens, and kids alike. What does asthma feel like? Can sex trigger asthma? Why doesn't my asthma inhaler work? Get answers to ...

Doctors don’t know what causes autism, but they believe genes play the biggest part in whether a child is born with it. While you can’t prevent having a child with an autistic disorder, you can ...