
Marissa Chase never thought she'd find herself walking into a fertility clinic. But after nearly a year of trying to conceive with her husband and facing mounting…

Rehabilitation medicine uses many kinds of assistance, therapies, and devices to improve function. The type of rehabilitation a person receives depends on the condition causing impairment, the…

A Philadelphia nurse is sharing the power of art, weaving her way through life as an artist and health care provider.Taking care of people and knowing about…

By Linda Rath | Dec. 14, 2022If a parent or close relative has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — a potentially disabling autoimmune disease — you may wonder if…
Ever wonder why certain medications are called "wonder drugs"? Sometimes it's because of the tremendous health benefits the drug provides for a particular condition, like insulin for…
Although the exact cause of muscle cramps is unknown (idiopathic), some researchers believe inadequate stretching and muscle fatigue lead to abnormalities in the mechanisms (bodily processes) that…

While a serious issue in older adults, obesity is a preventable and treatable disease. If you’re living with excess weight, you have options that can enable you…

Physical activity is one of the OMA's four pillars of clinical obesity treatment, along with nutrition therapy, behavioral modification, and medical interventions. We often talk about obesity…
As one of the most popular exercise trends for more than a decade, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) clearly provides some perks. These workouts aren't just…

Background Press Release | What Can Be Done (January 2022)—These maps use data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). CDC and state health departments conduct…