Embody, a new sister site to WebMD, “focuses on sustainable change — backed by clinicians and supported by a community that ...

When you scrape your knee, break a bone, or cut yourself, the body is able to heal itself. But that’s not the case with certain conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Regenerative medicine, a ...

Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

Cytolytic vaginosis, which is sometimes called "lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome" or "Doderlein's cytolysis," is thought to happen when too much of a certain type of bacteria grows in your vagina.

If you see blood in your stool or toilet paper, you might be concerned. But while blood in stool can signal a serious problem, it isn't always the case. Here's what you need to know about the possible ...

The time of a woman's life following menopause is called postmenopause. During this time, many of the bothersome symptoms a woman may have experienced before menopause gradually decrease. But as a ...

If you're exhausted, cynical, and feeling useless, it's no wonder that depression can set in. Research shows burnout is mainly a job thing, while depression is a whole-life thing that can include your ...

Low testosterone can get you down -- a little or to the point sadness or depression. To help, take steps to ease stress. Try meditation, yoga, exercise, or massage. Some men really see a change in ...

Deep vein thrombosis can have the same symptoms as many other health problems. But about half the time, this blood clot in a deep vein, often in your leg, causes no symptoms. If you're over 60, you ...

"Encephalopathy" means damage or disease that affects the brain. It happens when there’s been a change in the way your brain works or a change in your body that affects your brain. Those changes lead ...

Many children squeal with delight when you swing them around or back and forth by the arms. But did you know that this fun activity can lead to one of the most common injuries in young kids? It is ...