Health

Many of the effective medical treatments available today, including medicines, vaccines and surgeries, are the result of clinical research. People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in clinical research.

Clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find out whether a new treatment works …

In the early (acute) stage of HIV infection, your immune system is fighting the virus. This fight can lead to a wide range of symptoms.

These symptoms can involve the gastrointestinal tract, the central nervous system or other organs such as the eyes, lungs and kidneys …

Often, it takes years for people to notice symptoms of COPD. It is not normal to cough up phlegm regularly or feel breathless.

Your doctor will listen to your lungs with a stethoscope and order lung function tests. These usually include spirometry. You will blow air …

As Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Vaccines prevent disease and keep kids and adults healthy.

A vaccine contains a dead, inactivated or killed germ that doesn’t cause disease and small amounts of other ingredients, like formaldehyde, mercury …

In the United States, there are at least two million people with aphasia. Despite the prevalence of the condition, it’s relatively unknown to the majority of the American population. Aphasia is a disorder where you have trouble speaking or understanding others because of damage to …

If you’ve dealt with distorted or blurry vision, you know how problematic it can be when your eyes aren’t working correctly. It can make tasks like driving or looking at a computer difficult. While different conditions can cause blurry vision, astigmatism's defining symptom is …

Depression is a common mental health issue that can cause feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and worthlessness. If you’re dealing with depression, it may be hard to focus on your daily activities, maintain relationships with others, and feel good about yourself.

Depression can cause suicidal thoughts …

Vertigo and dizziness are among the most common reasons for seeking medical care; these symptoms account for 2% to 3% of all consultations in emergency departments. Women are slightly more likely to have vertigo, a condition that causes someone to feel like they’re spinning or …

Dating for seniors has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, as more mature individuals embrace the idea of finding love and companionship later in life. With experience and wisdom under their belts, seniors are entering the dating scene with a newfound confidence. In this …

If you’re feeling fatigued throughout the day, no matter how much sleep you get, you could have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing while sleeping. You can stop breathing many times throughout the night.

Some people don …