One of the first things I’ve learned when dealing with my girls’ eczema is that telling them “Don’t scratch” isn’t helpful.

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The FDA has approved Tryptyr (acoltremon) as the first TRPM8-targeting eye drop for dry eye disease, stimulating natural tear ...

During my most severe manic episode, I became fixated on questions of spirituality and religion. I was a frequent visitor to ...

Though the government may no longer recommend COVID vaccines for many children and pregnant people, you doctor still might.

As an adult, you’re safe — there’s no evidence that shows fluoride poses any risk to you. And unless your family’s water supply contains significantly more than 0.7 mg/L of fluoride, your children’s ...

Oct. 25, 2024 – Thousands of bottles of the medicine duloxetine are being recalled because they may contain a potentially cancer-causing agent. Duloxetine is the generic equivalent of the drug ...

May 19, 2025 – The aggressive prostate cancer found in former President Joe Biden raised questions for millions of men. Here's what you need to know – and how to check your risk. 1. Biden's ...

Editor's note: This story was updated on May 22, 2025, to include new information about FDA plans to change COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. May 22, 2025 – COVID-19 vaccines are making ...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is the sticky sensation you may feel when you don’t have enough saliva or spit in your mouth. Waking up with a dry mouth can be uncomfortable and may make it hard to ...