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Out of Breath During Exercise? It May Your Throat, Not Your Lungs
Shortness of breath may be inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), a condition that causes the vocal cords to close.
Whats Happening in Your Stomach When You Take a GLP-1
Slower digestion is key to GLP-1 weight loss, but if the stomach empties too slowly, uncomfortable side effects can develop.
Taking Supplements? Watch Out for These Common Interactions
Learn how vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements can interact with each other and common medications, and how to take them safely.
Detoxes: Separating Fact From Fiction
Detoxing and cleanses have been around since ancient times. But do they work? Are some better than others? Are they safe?
How Robotic Heart Surgery Can Speed Recovery
Compared with open-heart surgeries of the past, robotic procedures offer fewer complications and faster recovery times for many patients.
The 'Dry Drowning' Myth: What Parents Need to Know
It’s more useful to think in terms of fatal or non-fatal drowning – and imperative for parents to recognize the signs of respiratory injury after their child has been under water.
Heart Failure Is Increasing in Younger Adults
Once seen mostly in older adults with a history of heart disease, it’s becoming increasingly common in younger people.
Thrombectomy: A Life-Saving Treatment for Stroke
If performed within 24 hours of a stroke, thrombectomy can help limit brain damage and improve the chances of recovery.