Gout is a form of arthritis caused by too much uric acid, which leaves the bloodstream and settles in joints. Uric acid crystals can form in joints, causing redness, swelling and pain—a gout flare. Drugs taken over a long term can lower uric acid levels and prevent flares.
Achy knees or hips holding you back? Discover how the right exercises can strengthen key muscles, ease joint pain, and help you move more comfortably—without making things worse.
Think ED meds are a cure-all for every bedroom problem? Issues like premature ejaculation, low libido, and trouble reaching orgasm often need very different solutions.
The Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various types of cancer, among other benefits. Try these easy swaps to get started,
Early symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be subtle and progress slowly. They include shortness of breath, chronic cough, fatigue, increased mucus or phlegm, and intermittent wheezing or chest tightness.
Most cancer screening guidelines recommend an upper age limit to cease regular testing. But older adults should ask their doctor whether the benefits of continuing screening outweigh the risks, which may include unnecessary treatments and potentially dangerous complications.
Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream. It is marketed as a quick fix for fatigue, immune health, and hangovers. But scientific evidence does not back up those claims, and IV therapy also poses risks.
While menopause means the end of irregular periods and heavy bleeding typical in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS; formerly polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS), they continue to face some of the same symptoms along with greater lifelong health risks.
A 2026 national survey suggested that half of all American adults under 50—and 35% of older adults—get health information from social media influencers or podcasters, the minority of whom are health care professionals. People should be skeptical of any advice from these sources.
A 2026 research review and analysis suggested that consuming more soy products and other legumes was associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.