From ignoring early symptoms to self-medication and misinformation, common mistakes during viral outbreaks can worsen spread and severity. Experts explain how science-backed behaviour can protect ...

• Intermittent Claudication: Characterized by pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs or buttocks during physical activities such as walking or climbing stairs, the discomfort typically subsides with ...

Bidets once were considered an oddity in American homes. But they're becoming increasingly common as more people seek a ...

For men, when urinating in the middle of the night, urinate sitting down on the toilet and not standing up. For men and women, avoid pushing when urinating or defecating in the middle of the night.

As the Shenandoah Valley continues to see dangerously cold temperatures, hypothermia and frostbite are real concerns.

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, you're coughing up blood, you're experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain ...

Plantar fasciitis can heal in a few weeks if you ice, stretch and massage the foot. Podiatrists also recommend the best shoes ...

The American Heart Association guidelines advise people to clock 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week. The AHA also advises incorporating two ...

Learn about patient safety improvements at Scarborough Health Network, marked by lower hospital harm rates and effective ...

Increase the risk of chronic (long-term) hypertension (high blood pressure): Regularly drinking alcohol can prevent receptors in the brain from functioning properly, which stops the body from ...

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the first to use RFiD Discovery’s RFID-based tracking system to monitor, maintain ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes ...