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If you’re wondering, "How much should I weigh?" or can’t seem to reach your ideal weight, WebMD can help. You can be healthy and happy by eating well and exercising often, even if you aren’t at your "perfect" weight. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/happy-weight-vs-healthy-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP). source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cpp-child-socially?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time. source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cpp-talk-child?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD's guide to what's new in diabetes treatment. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/diabetes-treatment-trends?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A chronic migraine treatment plan might include medication, lifestyle changes, therapy, and more. Here's how one woman found the best options for her. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/treat-chronic-migraine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A strong spiritual life may protect your mental health. Find out how religion and spirituality can boost your well-being. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/medicine-integrate-spiritual-religious-practice?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here stateside. Is the same true for measles? WebMD asked experts just how concerned we should be, and what, if anything, about measles keeps them awake at night. source https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20240130/measles-warning-signs-growing?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What are the new treatments for myasthenia gravis? An expert in the field gives an overview of immunotherapies and other breakthroughs. source https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/myasthenia-gravis-advances?src=RSS_PUBLIC

To control chronic migraine headaches, you might need medication, lifestyle changes, and an attitude adjustment. Learn how one student found success. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/gain-control-migraine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

TGA is an episode of sudden and short-lived forgetting that is most common in people between 50 and 70 source https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/transient-global-amnesia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If fats and sugars sometimes seem irresistible, you’re not alone. A new study published in Cell Metabolism reveals why. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240126/new-study-reveals-why-fats-sugars-irresistible?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Despite its name, you shouldn’t keep your pills in the bathroom medicine cabinet. There are two major reasons why, experts say. source https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20240124/time-to-clean-out-your-medicine-cabinet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How MS can affect your work life, and what changes you can make to accommodate your symptoms. source https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/women-manage-ms-work?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Loneliness has been known to be a serious health problem, and a new report makes the case that the suffering is worse for people who are obese. source https://www.webmd.com/obesity/news/20240123/study-shows-loneliness-raises-mortality-rate-for-obese-people?src=RSS_PUBLIC

JN.1, the now-dominant COVID-19 variant that accounts for nearly 86% of all currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains, may take longer to show a positive result on home antigen tests. source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240123/home-tests-taking-longer-to-detect-covid-variant?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New research is reassuring for young women who want to become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20240123/post-breast-cancer-pregnancy-rate-boosted-egg-freezing-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

For Heart’s Sake: Lifestyle Changes I Had to Make source https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/features/lifestyle-heart-failure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Research links the personality trait with a range of health problems, like heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Here’s why, and what you can do about it. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20240122/neuroticism-impact-on-health-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A migraine diagnosis is a key part of your treatment plan. Here’s what to do if your doctor isn’t taking your pain seriously. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/steps-take-when-migraine-pain-dismissed?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Family, friends, and support groups can help you adapt to life with geographic atrophy (GA). Find out where to find the best sources of support for you. source https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/features/find-support-geographic-atrophy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Choosing the right plan can simplify meals and help you stay on track with a diabetes-friendly diet. source https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/meal-delivery-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Looking to prevent or treat diarrhea? Kick your digestive tract into gear with the good probiotics found in yogurt. source https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/good-bugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

No one has been able to say for sure whether Havana syndrome is a true condition. How does it compare to psychogenic illnesses of the past? source https://www.webmd.com/brain/features/havana-syndrome?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Find out how this happens so often, from user error to irregular periods. source https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/surprise-unplanned-pregnancy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to be the sky-is-falling-variant many have worried about. But what if the next one is? Will we be prepared? source https://www.webmd.com/covid/news/20240118/are-we-prepared-for-a-worse-covid-variant?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

When it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is everything. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20240117/moderation-is-key-when-it-comes-to-drinking?src=RSS_PUBLIC

There is no shortage of reasons why getting health and life advice from TikTok is a bad idea. Here are eight examples. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20240116/tik-tok-not-a-good-place-for-health-advice?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts offer some fatigue-zapping tips that really work. source https://www.webmd.com/women/features/10-energy-boosters?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Water doesn't get the same media attention as green tea, antioxidants, and the latest fad diets. Yet it plays a much more critical part in our daily lives and our bodies. source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/healthy-beverages?src=RSS_PUBLIC

For expert advice on how to lose baby weight the healthy way, WebMD turned to Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD; a dietitian; author of Expect the Best; mom of three daughters; and an expert in pregnancy, lactation and kids' nutrition. source https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/expert-qa-losing-baby-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Living with chronic migraine can be challenging. Find out how one man learned the power of talking to others about chronic migraine. source https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/features/accept-unacceptable-migraine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts from the Government Accountability Office found that 11 of the 12 over-the-counter supplements tested had at least one nutrient above or below the levels noted on the labels. source https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20240112/parental-supplement-labels-not-always-accurate?src=RSS_PUBLIC

When raising a child with central precocious puberty (CPP), it’s important to take steps not only to maintain their well-being, but also your own. source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cpp-self-care-caregivers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time. source https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/cpp-talk-child?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A 2023 review of 270 prior studies of nearly 16,000 people found that a program of isometric exercise reduced blood pressure more than any other kind. source https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20240111/why-this-exercise-is-so-good-for-high-blood-pressure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively. source https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/7-most-effective-exercises?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sharing news of your lung cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. These steps can help the conversation go smoothly. source https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/features/nsclc-share-diagnosis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

If you have ADPKD, it's important for your children to know what to expect. Learn how to have those conversations. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/adpkd-talk-kid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Five ways to advocate for yourself and become responsibly selfish when you have HER2-postiive breast cancer. source https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/her2-positive-take-control?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Is there any truth to the belief that men handle having a cold differently than women? source https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/truth-about-man-colds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Find out why your therapist may not tell you what to do about a certain situation, depending on the type of therapy you get. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/do-therapists-tell-you-what-to-do?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

Some take them to manage pain, others to help improve their sleep. Known more commonly as CBD, delta-8, CBG and CBN, these products have flooded the marketplace. source https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20240108/use-of-cannabinoids-is-common-but-buyer-beware?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Getting a kidney transplant: How long it takes, how to get on the kidney donor list, and what happens during and after a kidney transplant. source https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/adpkd-kidney-transplant-process?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Diabetes and kidney disease: Learn the symptoms and how to protect your kidneys when you have diabetes. source https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/diabetes-signs-of-kidney-failure?src=RSS_PUBLIC

This is the first approval of a state drug importation plan. It marks a win for lawmakers in both parties who have for many years seen Canadian drug importation as a way to reduce U.S. pharmaceutical costs. source https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20240105/fda-approves-florida-plan-to-import-drugs-from-canada?src=RSS_PUBLIC

To avoid colds, flu, and other illnesses, you have to know the difference between cleaning and disinfecting and how to do both. Get the facts here. source https://www.webmd.com/balance/features/cleaning-disinfecting?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Germs are everywhere, but some places and things are germ hot spots. Learn how to stay healthy wherever you go. source https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-flu-map/features/germiest-places?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Reports of the use of fentanyl along with the animal tranquilizer xylazine makes preventing substance use disorder and associated overdose deaths even more complicated. source https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20240104/rise-in-overdose-deaths-driven-by-drug-combinations?src=RSS_PUBLIC