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These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare. source https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/features/fast-feast-uc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New wearable tech can predict menopausal vasomotor symptoms and bring on cooling in less than a second, potentially stopping the hot flash before it starts. source https://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20231031/ai-device-could-stop-menopause-hot-flashes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out. source https://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/ulcerative-colitis/features/relationships-uc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Advocates for phasing out Red Dye No. 3 and other harmful additives hope these state-based developments will spur the FDA to finally take similar action and respond to a petition requesting the ban of Red Dye No. 3. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20231030/red-dye-bans-may-grow?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The coronavirus is constantly mutating to survive the growing antibody pushback it encounters as our bodies learn how to fight it. COVID's newest variant is an offshoot of BA.2.86 called JN.1. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20231027/new-covid-mutation-brings-concern?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Are you making New Year's resolutions? Find out what helps you set goals and make habits that you can stick with. source https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/psychology-of-new-year-resolutions?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Acupuncture is often used to manage pain, digestive issues, emotional conditions, and stress, and parents are beginning to turn to acupuncture as a safe, effective, and holistic way to treat their children’s anxiety and physical ailments. source https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20231027/more-parents-turning-to-acupuncture-for-kids-pain-anxiety?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you have idiopathic hypersomnia, you might need medication, talk therapy, or lifestyle changes. It can be a challenge to adjust to life with IH. But there are strategies that can help. source https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/advice-idiopathic-hypersomnnia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you live with idiopathic hypersomnia, you’d probably like to know what’s causing it. Unfortunately, that’s not something experts have figured out yet. source https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/causes-idiopathic-hypersomnia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Researchers identified 38 direct-to-consumer businesses selling purported stem cell therapies to prevent and treat the virus – 36 of which also claim to treat post-COVID syndrome. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20231026/clinics-peddle-unproven-stem-cell-treatment-for-long-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Arthritis can make every task challenging, especially at work. Get tips from WebMD for minimizing joint pain, strain, and stiffness at work. source https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/features/ergonomics-at-work?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More and more people are using companion robots to boost social connection, mental support, and overall health. The science suggests it’s more than a gimmick. source https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20231025/companion-robots-the-next-must-have-health-tech?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Black women are more likely to get metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Learn how clinical studies can help change the course. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/need-for-research-mtnbc-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts discuss how structural racism – discrimination enforced in housing, employment, and more – may play a role in triple-negative breast cancer. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/structural-racism-bias-mtnbc-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Did your mom or distant cousin have breast cancer? Get the facts on how family history affects your risk of triple-negative breast cancer. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/family-history-mtnbc-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Triple-negative breast cancer is diagnosed more often and is deadlier in Black women. Learn more about these disparities, possible reasons why, and what can be done. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/racial-disparity-mtnbc-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Certain products may contain active ingredients found in prescription-only drugs. source https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20231024/fda-warns-of-hidden-ingredients-in-arthritis-products?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer’s application for Penbraya, a vaccine for people 10 through 25 that will offer protection against the five main kinds of bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20231023/fda-approves-pfizers-vaccine-for-meningococcal-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A new meta-analysis of randomized trials shows regular exercise can reduce ED symptoms – and may work just as well as medication. source https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/news/20231023/exercise-just-as-good-as-viagra-for-ed-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ultra-processed foods are energy-dense and ready-to-eat food items including things like processed breakfast meats, packaged snacks, and ice cream as well as artificially sweetened drinks. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20231020/depression-linked-to-ultra-processed-foods-artificial-sweeteners?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Biologic treatments for psoriasis can help clear your skin and ease symptoms, but there are some risk factors to consider. Here’s what you need to know. source https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/psoriasis-biologic-option?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Think twice about ordering that double cheeseburger, salami on rye or juicy T-bone. source https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20231019/just-2-servings-of-red-meat-per-week-raises-your-diabetes-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Atopic dermatitis is more than just itchy, dry skin. It shows up in different ways, depending on the person. One advocate says it’s vital to clear up misconceptions and boost awareness to empower people with AD. source https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/myth-visibility-atopicd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A dermatologist covers the newest atopic dermatitis treatments and some of the medications to come. source https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/features/treating-atopicd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Carolyn shares how MS has affected her relationships. Read more to find out how she navigates friendships, family, and her marriage. source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/my-ms-relationships?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many women on oral contraceptives are unaware that drugs like Mounjaro may result in the unexpected: pregnancy. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20231018/new-obesity-drugs-may-interfere-with-birth-control?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Treatment for major depressive disorder has made rapid advances, with new therapies that fit each person. An expert talks about the latest research. source https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/future-mdd-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD identifies 6 behaviors that can worsen depression. Get tips for avoiding these traps. source https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/depression-traps-and-pitfalls?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How to self-advocate when you have advanced breast cancer, including tips for talking to your doctor and educating yourself. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/metastatic-bc-advocate-yourself?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In the webinar, Elizabeth Dibble, MD, explained how breast density affects your cancer risk. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/breast-density-why-it-matters?src=RSS_PUBLIC

While medical experts have viewed childhood obesity as an epidemic and a crisis for years, some are now saying it’s time to focus even more attention on the situation, and to do so earlier rather than later. source https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20231016/is-childhood-obesity-a-national-public-health-emergency?src=RSS_PUBLIC

DESR (deficient emotional self-regulation) is an ADHD symptom distinct from mood disorders and is common among patients who experience anger, frustration, and impulsivity. source https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/desr-unofficial-common-adhd-symptom?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When it comes to migraine, not all exercise is created equal. Learn what to strive for and what to avoid. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/exercise-migraine-pain-or-gain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for. source https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/features/caregiver-treatment-changes-schizophrenia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop. source https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/features/talking-to-schizophrenia-care-team?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New sensors can transform earbuds into powerful health monitors that track brain activity and lactate levels in sweat. They could help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat disease. source https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20231012/a-simple-pair-of-earbuds-could-monitor-your-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Twin speak, aka cryptophasia, can seem like a language all its own. Learn what this phenomenon really means. source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cryptophasia-twin-language?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heading to work after the sun sets has become very common in the U.S. – but what does that mean for the health of night shift workers? source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20231011/tips-and-tricks-for-better-sleep-from-night-shift-workers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Like the common cold, RSV generally causes mild symptoms that clear up in a week or so. But, much like the flu, for those who are older and less healthy, RSV can present significant risks. source https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20231011/now-is-the-time-for-older-adults-to-get-rsv-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

For the first time, two preventive treatments are available that dramatically reduce the risk of severe RSV. source https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20231010/an-rsv-season-like-no-other?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nighttime coughs may affect your sleep quality. Learn tips for relief so you can get the rest you need for healing. source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/nighttime-relief?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), you may need dialysis at some point. Here’s what to expect. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/dialysis-works-adpkd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The first over-the-counter birth control pill will hit U.S. stores early next year, which gives parents, teens, and their doctors time to decide how it could affect their lives. And the decisions are not always simple. source https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20231006/what-to-know-about-opill-otc-birth-control?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The most effective way to protect yourself from the worst of this season’s viruses is to get vaccinated, agency leaders said. source https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20231005/what-cdc-recommends-for-possible-tripledemic-this-fall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

People taking popular medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus for weight loss are at higher risk of potentially serious stomach and intestinal issues, compared to people taking a weight loss drug approved in 2014, a large study reveals. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20231005/ozempic-wegovy-may-raise-risk-of-stomach-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Forty-five minutes of intense exercise three times a week may reduce cancer risk in patients with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that can lead to cancer at a young age. source https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20231004/exercise-boosts-your-ability-to-prevent-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Without definitive studies to say, “This causes dementia,” investigators look for associations. It’s an early form of research that can reveal a link between a risk factor and dementia/Alzheimer’s. source https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20231004/in-2023-dementia-risks-are-everywhere?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nighttime coughs may affect your sleep quality. Learn tips for relief so you can get the rest you need for healing. source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/cold-and-flu-nighttime-cough?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The report focused on working women, who analysts found pay as much as $15.4 billion more a year than men in out-of-pocket health care expenses. This spans age brackets, holding true for women 19 to 64. source https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20231003/women-pay-billions-more-for-health-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A retired schoolteacher shares lessons she learned about "the change," from dealing with early signs and managing symptoms to embracing life "on the other side." source https://www.webmd.com/menopause/features/menopause-experience?src=RSS_PUBLIC