Three new studies shed light on some common questions about atrial fibrillation: whether your morning coffee matters, whether ...

A woman’s severe shingles case highlights why experts urge all adults 50 and older to get vaccinated – protection that new research shows may also lower dementia and heart risks.

The most common sign of a hernia is a bulge that you can see or feel under your skin. Where that bulge shows up depends on what type of hernia you have. You may have other symptoms, too. This is the ...

SIRVA is an acronym that stands for “shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.” SIRVA is the specific symptoms you may have in your shoulder after you get a vaccine, whether for the flu, ...

1. Clean Wound Clean the area with mild soap and water. 2. Care for a Tiny Splinter If it doesn't hurt, let the splinter work its way out over a few days. If it does hurt, touch the area gently with ...

The sun's rays make us feel good, and in the short term, make us look good. But our love affair isn't a two-way street. Exposure to sun causes most of the wrinkles and age spots on our faces. Consider ...

When it comes to vitamins and minerals, you're probably looking for the bottom line: how much do you need, and what foods have them? The list below will help you out. It covers all the vitamins and ...

It goes by many names: indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, GERD. Whatever you call it, it happens when stomach juices flow in the wrong direction, back toward your throat. Find out from this WebMD ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means you can’t get or keep an erection that’s firm enough to have sex. But you may still be able to masturbate. It depends in part on what’s causing your ED. For some, ED is ...

Being overly thirsty and having blurred vision are two signs of diabetes. Burnout may raise your chances of type 2 diabetes. If you're showing these or other symptoms of diabetes -- and you're having ...

These little juicy gems have lots of phytonutrients that may fight inflammation and lessen pain. If it's not berry season, frozen blueberries can have the same or even more nutrients than fresh. Other ...

Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in older people. Click through the WebMD slideshow to find out how the MIND diet may help prevent or delay symptoms.