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Sometimes a bone fracture is the first way you know you have osteoporosis. Fractures can happen in any bone, but are most common in your hip, wrist, and spine. It doesn't take a fall to cause a ...

A piece of fruit can be a good way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but they’re not all created equal. WebMD shows you which fruits have the most -- and least -- sugar.

These little juicy gems have lots of phytonutrients that may fight inflammation and lessen pain. If it's not berry season, frozen blueberries can have the same or even more nutrients than fresh. Other ...

There are two main types of eye doctors: ophthalmologists (MD or DO) and optometrists (OD). Confused about who does what? Here's a look at how they differ. Ophthalmologists and optometrists both work ...

For years, doctors and parents sponged rubbing alcohol onto kids’ skin to treat fevers. It does make skin cooler to the touch, but today, science shows that alcohol is dangerous because it can soak ...

When you eat a healthy meal, you expect your body to reap the benefits of the vitamins and minerals. But a condition called malabsorption syndrome means your body isn’t able to take in many of the ...

Most of us spend hours hunched over computers, smartphones, and steering wheels. That takes a toll on your back, hips, neck, and shoulders, and it’s not always easy to find the time to take care of ...

A tan may look nice, but that golden color is due to an injury to the top layer of your skin. When you soak up the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, it speeds up the aging of your skin and raises your risk ...

If you've been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, or are worried you might have it, here are some questions to ask your doctor. The best treatment for metabolic syndrome rests with you. Changes to ...

Losing weight happens by not only changing your eating habits, but also stepping up your exercise routine. Regular exercise will go a long way in achieving your goals. To lose weight, you should aim ...

Men who have trouble getting erections have sex less often than men with normal sexual function, several studies have shown. But can a long sexual dry spell actually cause erectile dysfunction (ED)?