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, MDPinkeye 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 BeverAsk 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, MSListeria 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 BraschAsk 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 MDAir 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 CimonsHow 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 ChiuStruggling 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 BeverAsk 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, MPHBacteria 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 JavaidWhat 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 CimonsProgestin-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 BissetAsk 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 MDDoctors 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 AmenabarWhy 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 CimonsMcConnell 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 AmenabarWe 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 SandsWhy 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 BeverBindi 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 HassanMore 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 Cimons