Health

Certain kinds of mental health medications can have life-changing benefits for children and adolescents who need them, but some may have risks. Working with health care providers to monitor these medications may reduce risks. For some people, these medications can worsen or lead to increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar (which can lead to diabetes), obesity, and increased cholesterol. An important way to decrease those risks is by keeping up with simple blood tests, sometimes called metabolic monitoring. Here are some tips to help you get the best possible results from metabolic monitoring for your child

Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in the recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most patients will need to continue managing their health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.

If your skin is feeling itchy, dry, or painful, one of these issues could be to blame. Here’s what to watch for.

How to stay one step ahead of the virus this season

Your annual wellness visit is an excellent way to stay on top of your health.

Even if you aren’t usually afraid of shots, you might be nervous about taking insulin for the first time. Try these tips to ease your mind

Don’t be fooled—or worse, made sick or injured—by these falsities

These seven simple ergonomic fixes can ensure a more comfortable (and safe) trip

Experts reveal the hidden risks to your overall health

The eyes are the window to the … heart? Yep. In fact, your eyes can say a lot about your whole cardiovascular system.

Go beyond the standard doctor’s office form with these revealing insights about your health