Ask a Doctor: Why is it so hard to find my veins for blood tests?
Getting hydrated in advance and warming up your arms can help you prepare for a blood draw.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHMedical Mysteries: A surgeon’s ominous pain and a question of grilled meat
A retired surgeon suddenly developed violent abdominal pain. After losing 21 pounds, he discovered the unexpected cause that was hiding in plain sight.
By Sandra G. BoodmanThe FDA just approved another gene therapy. Here’s what to know about them.
Gene therapy could treat a wide variety of medical problems. It's expensive, though, and not every use is approved. Here's what to know.
By Shera Avi-YonahAsk a Doctor: Will getting out in the sun help me sleep better?
Natural light, for at least some parts of the day, can promote better sleep
By Trisha Pasricha, MDTuberculosis vaccine to enter final trials, raising hopes of saving millions
If the next steps are successful, M72 would be the first new vaccine in a century to target tuberculosis, a disease that killed 1.6 million people in 2021.
By Shera Avi-YonahPresident Biden uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. Here’s what to know.
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines, treat sleep apnea, which interferes with a person’s ability to breathe properly while asleep
By Lindsey BeverWhat to know about malaria after rare cases are found in Florida, Texas
Four people in Sarasota County, Fla., and one in Cameron County, Tex., fell ill after contracting malaria without having left the country.
By Annabelle Timsit and Victoria BissetSevere period pain is often dismissed in teens. Many have endometriosis.
A lack of awareness, education and research about endometriosis among adolescents leaves many suffering without a diagnosis for years, experts say.
By Lindsey BeverAsk a Doctor: A tick bit me. What do I do now?
The advice to look out for a rash after a tick bite is flawed, especially for those with dark skin tones.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHDog cancer research advances pursuit of drugs for humans and canines
Compelling genetic data, increased funding and growing collaborations in the past decade are pushing forward development of cancer drugs for both canines and humans.
By Sam JonesAsk a Doctor: Are nightshade foods bad for you?
Some people feel better after removing nightshades, such as tomatoes, white potatoes, eggplants and peppers, from their diet.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHMen who use testosterone drugs don’t face major heart risk, study says
Researchers studied testosterone therapy’s effect on men at risk for heart disease. They also warned the hormone should not be taken to restore youthful feelings.
By Marlene CimonsA new treatment for erectile dysfunction isn’t a pill. It’s a gel.
FDA authorizes marketing of Eroxon, a first-of-its-kind ED treatment. Some experts are skeptical results will match drugs such as Viagra.
By Teddy AmenabarA skin rash that almost vanished is back and, with it, clues to its origin
As more people ditch masks and isolation, pityriasis rosea has returned, suggesting that an infectious agent may be to blame.
By Marlene CimonsAsk a Doctor: How can I make swallowing pills easier?
Nearly 40 percent of people struggle with swallowing pills. But a few simple solutions might help, including swallowing techniques.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHMedical Mysteries: Why was her sleep so frighteningly out of whack?
For years her sleep was so disrupted she would suddenly drop off in the middle of working or even driving but have insomnia at night. Meds didn't seem to help.
By Sandra G. BoodmanAsk a Doctor: How do I lose weight during menopause?
Weight loss is incredibly difficult. Instead, focus your goals on improving your overall health and curtailing weight gain as you approach menopause.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHAsk a Doctor: How do I know the state of my immune system?
Catching a few infections every year is perfectly normal. Here’s when to ask your physician for further testing of your immune system.
By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHWhat to know about the Powassan virus disease, a tick-borne illness
Powassan virus disease, which tends to be much more serious than Lyme disease, is on the rise.
By Caroline AndersMultivitamins may help slow memory loss in older adults, study shows
A large trial found that people ages 60 and older who took a daily multivitamin showed an estimated 3.1 fewer years of memory loss than those who took a placebo.
By Marlene Cimons