Studies have found a link between microplastics exposure and a higher risk of heart problems. Cardiologist Martha Gulati, MD, shares how to protect yourself.
It may take years to get a lupus diagnosis, due to vague symptoms. Learn about early signs of lupus, advances in diagnosis and treatment, and ongoing research.
Almost everyone will get lower back pain at some point. Here are some of the best exercises and stretches to help alleviate the pain and keep it from coming back.
Cedars-Sinai advanced practice nurses worked with older adults at home. Here’s what they learned that can help you make your home, or loved one’s home, safer.
Age is just a number, and it might not tell the full story of how you are aging. Can biological clocks or another aging test determine how old you really are?
For anxiety, doctors may prescribe a group of high blood pressure medications called beta-blockers. Our experts explain how the medicine works and who should take it.
A flurry of innovation in minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair and replacement devices offers this previously neglected patient population a range of new treatment options.
It’s often possible to treat headaches without medication. Our expert mentions natural remedies that may ease symptoms of migraine and tension headaches.
Hip dysplasia is when the ball and socket don’t fit together correctly. In babies it’s usually treated without surgery. For adults, a specialized surgery can save you from hip replacement and arthritis.
For years, irritable bowel syndrome was treated as a “nervous stomach.” But antibiotic treatments, combined with specialized diets and mental health care, can ease IBS suffering.
Colonoscopy is effective at screening for colorectal cancer, yet some people are afraid to be tested. Our expert explains why it’s needed and how to prepare.
We all want to be healthy, but many people delay or even avoid the medical care they need. Luckily, there are ways to work through healthcare avoidance.