Health News

Gout: Explained
The “disease of kings” is a painful form of arthritis. Learn more about the causes, risk, and symptoms here.
For Some Women, Long-Term Opioid Use May Not Help
The use of chronic opioid therapy (COT) has risen dramatically in recent years. But new evidence suggests that COT may not relieve pain in all patients equally.
Vaccine Myths - Busted!
Share to spread the word and set a few vaccine myths straight!
5 Common Football Injuries
What’s really going on when football players get injured? If your favorite NFL player has one of these injuries, read on to learn why they’re benched.
Double-Check Your Acetaminophen
Some over-the-counter acetaminophen tablets may be stronger than their labels claim.
How Work Stress Could Harm Your Health
Is work stress putting you at risk of having a meltdown? It may be putting your health at risk, too.
Rx-Resistant E. Coli: An Emerging Threat
Antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" are here — and new evidence suggests that their numbers are rising.
Metabolic Syndrome — A Cardiac Crystal Ball?
A new test may be able to predict whether a child is at risk of heart disease — long before he or she ever develops it.
Flu Vaccine: How a High Dose Could Help Older Patients
The flu can be a major risk for elderly patients. But the type of flu vaccine these patients receive could lower that risk.
Blood Markers Offer Hope for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a growing health problem in the US. But a new discovery may help.