Ask a Doctor: Can gum disease cause other health problems?

People with gum disease are at a much higher risk for serious medical issues such as heart disease.

By Haider Warraich, MDApril 24, 2023

Pinkeye cases rise in allergy season. It might be a covid symptom, too.

Experts say it is too early to tell whether conjunctivitis is associated with the new subvariant, XBB.1.16.

By Lindsey BeverApril 21, 2023

Ask a Doctor: Is it possible to reverse my diabetes?

Lifestyle changes and weight-loss surgery can lower weight and lead to reversal of Type 2 diabetes for some people.

By Dave A. Chokshi, MD, MSApril 17, 2023

Listeria outbreaks can be deadly. Here’s what to know about them.

Listeria outbreaks can be tied to foods like deli meat, cheese and lettuce. Here's what they are, why they happen and how they make you sick.

By Ben BraschApril 11, 2023

Ask a Doctor: Why do I sweat in my sleep?

Many people suffer from night sweats. For some, though, it may indicate a serious health problem.

By Trisha Pasricha MDApril 10, 2023

Air pollution may raise risk of dementia, analysis says

Researchers examined 16 studies and found consistent evidence of a connection between toxic air pollutants known as PM 2.5 and dementia.

By Marlene CimonsApril 5, 2023

How to know whether you have allergies or a virus

The symptoms of allergies and respiratory illnesses, including colds, flu and covid-19, are often similar. Here’s how to tell them apart.

By Lindsey Bever and Allyson ChiuMarch 29, 2023

Struggling with your CPAP machine? Blame your biological clock.

Whether you’re a morning person, night owl or somewhere in between, your biological clock may affect your use of CPAP machines prescribed to treat sleep apnea.

By Lindsey BeverMarch 27, 2023

Ask a Doctor: Why does my period upset my stomach?

Hormonal changes around the time of menstruation are thought to affect your bowels, but there are ways to reduce symptoms.

By Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPHMarch 27, 2023

Bacteria from meat may cause more than a half-million UTIs, study says

Foodborne E. coli strains are likely to cause more than a half -million urinary tract infections annually, a new study estimates.

By Maham JavaidMarch 23, 2023

What to know about the eyedrop recall linked to deaths and vision loss

Three people have now died after being infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium linked to artificial-tears products that were recently recalled.

By Kelsey Ables and Marlene CimonsMarch 23, 2023

Progestin-only birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk

The risk associated with progestin-only birth control is broadly in line with the risk already known to be associated with combined contraceptives, a study says.

By Victoria BissetMarch 22, 2023

Ask a Doctor: Should I join a clinical trial?

A doctor who leads clinical trials explains the goals of this type of research and what questions you should ask before joining.

By Mikkael Sekeres MDMarch 20, 2023

Doctors share advice on dealing with the Adderall shortage

The Post sought advice from physicians who treat children and adults who take ADHD medication. They said there’s a range of alternative treatments to Adderall.

By Teddy AmenabarMarch 14, 2023

Why are falls so serious in older people?

News that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized after a fall highlights the increased risk of fall injuries as people age.

By Marlene CimonsMarch 9, 2023

McConnell has a concussion. Here’s what to know about this brain injury.

An injury suffered by Senate Minority Leader Mitch MicConnell has put the spotlight on concussions.

By Teddy AmenabarMarch 9, 2023

We have a huge salt problem. Millions will die without action, WHO warns.

Restricting the amount of sodium in foods could help save 7 million lives by 2030, according to a report from the WHO.

By Leo SandsMarch 9, 2023

Why daylight saving time is worse for your body than standard time

Daylight saving time gives us more light at the end of the day to enjoy spring and summer activities, but it can have a negative impact on our health.

By Aaron Steckelberg and Lindsey BeverMarch 9, 2023

Bindi Irwin: Doctors dismissed endometriosis as pain women ‘deal with’

The daughter of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin said on International Women's Day that doctors told her for 10 years that her endometriosis symptoms were "simply something you deal with as a woman."

By Jennifer HassanMarch 8, 2023

More eye drops are being recalled. Here’s what to know.

The latest recall is from Pharmedica, which urged consumers to stop using Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops because of non-sterility.

By Marlene CimonsMarch 7, 2023