When a headache strikes or stray aches and pains arise, most people turn to an over-the-counter pain reliever. What most people don’t realize, however, is that not all OTC pain relievers are the same. With all the options you may find at your drugstore or …

About 23% of the world’s adult population lives with some level of low back pain. Back pain is one of the most frequent reasons people turn to emergency services, and it can be serious enough to make working or performing daily tasks impossible.

Each year …

Meal planning can lead to high-quality meals, healthier eating, and less stress before mealtime. It can also impact your weight, helping you find recipes that keep you fuller for longer and promote healthy weight loss.

But at first, meal planning can seem like a lot of …

In the United States, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes, a condition that affects the blood sugar levels in the body.

Blood sugar, called glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is also the primary source of energy in your body. When you …

In the United States, more than 6 million people have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of degenerative dementia, which is a complex series of conditions caused by damaged brain cells. When brain cells are damaged enough that they cannot communicate …

Nasal polyps are a common concern, with as many as 13 million people in the United States suffering from them. They are benign (non-cancerous) growths that can appear in the sinus and nasal passages and form from mucous membranes, the thin tissues that line the nasal …

In the United States, about 19.8 million people live with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Although the majority of people have the dry, less severe form of AMD, some people develop the wet type, which can affect their vision. Wet age-related macular degeneration is a long-lasting …

In the United States alone, 16.5 million people have atopic dermatitis, with many living with moderate to severe symptoms. In the past, atopic dermatitis was considered to be a condition that only affected children, characterized by symptoms starting before the teen years and then gradually …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects about 30 million men in America. ED is a condition in which you cannot get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Though occasional erection problems are not a cause for concern, if the problem persists, it can cause stress …

In 2019, more than 10% of Americans over the age of forty were living with some form of macular degeneration. This condition is primarily an age-related retinal problem that can lead to the loss of central vision. Loss of this sort makes it difficult to see …