Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Why Back and Leg Pain May Not Be ‘Just Aging’
Stenosis in general occurs when the spinal canal (which houses the spinal cord and its nerves) narrows, giving the spinal cord and nerves less room to move. This pressure on the spinal cord and nearby nerves can cause pain, numbness, weakness, bowel/bladder...
Should You Go to Urgent Care, Your Primary Care Doctor, or the Emergency Room?
If you're sick or injured, it can be difficult to know whether you should visit a walk-in urgent care center, your primary care doctor, or the emergency room. Choosing the right place for same-day care can help you receive treatment more quickly while ensuring you get...
What Are the New FDA-Approved BEMT Sunscreens?
For more than 25 years, sunscreen ingredients available in the United States remained largely unchanged. That changed on June 9, 2026, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), the first new sunscreen filter approved in the United...
What’s Different About the New Cholesterol Guidelines?
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading health concern in the United States, and it is becoming more common among younger people. In response, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and nine other leading medical associations recently...
MyPath: A New Approach to Improve Women’s Health Through Midlife and Beyond
Women’s health is complex—and it doesn’t often fit neatly into one appointment or one specialty. Many women experience distinct symptoms across life stages. They may wonder what’s going on, or where to turn next. Add the demands of work, family, and everyday life, and...
Thinking of Stopping Your Antidepressant? Talk With Your Doctor First
Antidepressants are a common treatment for depression. More than one in ten people in the United States take prescription medicine for depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These medicines are now in the spotlight amid an ongoing...
Stroke Risk in Women: What to Know at Every Stage of Life
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States, and it affects women in unique ways. Women account for more than half of all strokes nationwide, and one in five women will have a stroke in her lifetime. While stroke risk increases...
How to Spot Celiac Disease in Kids and Other Family Members
Celiac disease does not always produce common stomach or digestive symptoms. In fact, it can hide behind symptoms that seem to be completely unrelated to the digestive system and can be surprisingly subtle. Celiac disease is a disorder in your immune system that...
Expert Advice for Navigating Menopause: A Q&A With Candice Fraser, MD
If you have ever searched a menopause question online and came away more confused than when you started, you are not alone. The good news: Menopause is a natural stage of life, and the way it is understood and treated is evolving quickly. Awareness is growing, care is...