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    Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?

    Blue Zones, an organization that studies regions around the world where people live longer, happier lives, has partnered with The American College of Lifestyle...

    How to Talk to Your Loved One’s Care Team

    One of the most important things to do when you're caring for someone with schizophrenia is to check in frequently with their care team,...

    Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?

    People with schizophrenia need treatment throughout their lives, and sometimes their needs change. If you notice a difference in the behavior of your loved...

    How to Help a Loved One Stick With It

    By Dawn Brown, Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine Services, as told to Danny BonvissutoMy son, Matthew, was rare in that...

    How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

    If you’ve become a caregiver for a family member or friend with schizophrenia, it’s tough to go it alone. The demands on your psychological...

    Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans

    May 15, 2024 – Despite encouraging drops in overall colorectal cancer rates in the past 2 decades, one group stands out as an exception:...

    Health Care for Older Adults in the COVID-19 Era

    COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything -- especially when it comes to doctor visits. Older adults have a higher risk of complications...

    Expert Q&A With John Whyte, MD

    As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s...

    Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event

    May 16, 2024 – Multiple U.S. agencies are working to contain the recent bird flu outbreak among cattle to prevent further spread to humans...

    A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More

    Orleatha Smith is the consummate go-getter. This Los Angeles-based dynamo holds a biology teaching credential and a master’s degree in education, and she is...

    3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups

    If you have eczema, you know what it’s like – that frustrating struggle to catch some ZZZ’s.The problem is at once physical and emotional....

    The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema

    A loving mother wants, above all else, good health for her child. Imagine, then, the emotional impact of discovering that your baby has eczema,...

    A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite ‘Bad’ Genes

    May 9, 2024 – Were you born with family genes that predict a short life? Fear not; it turns out that having such genes...

    Anorexia: The Body Neglected

    Anorexia nervosa takes an enormous toll on the body. But that's not all. It has the highest death rate of any mental illness. Between...

    Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More

    Those first strands of gray hair are a sign of the inevitable. We’re getting older and our bodies are changing. We may grow a...

    What’s Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?

    May 3, 2024 -- Americans are dying of heart failure today at a higher rate than they did in 1999, reversing years of progress...