Pneumonia struck first. Then tonsillitis spiraled into sepsis. Malaria battered him next, and after treatment, the other illnesses flared back up again. This unvaccinated 2-year-old boy is trapped in ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

Rybelsus commonly causes digestive side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Rybelsus carries a boxed warning regarding the risk of thyroid cancer. Other serious side effects of this ...

Some side effects of Ozempic (semaglutide) can cause thirst due to dehydration. Dehydration may lead to serious complications. But there are simple things you can do to stay hydrated. Ozempic is a ...

Some people use laxatives to lose weight. While laxatives can help you with constipation, using laxatives for weight loss is dangerous and can make you sick. Talk to your doctor about safe ways for ...

Verzenio, like many medications, carries the potential for side effects, with common ones including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. So it’s important to discuss any concerns with a ...

Reasons for gas in the stomach range from swallowing air to colon cancer. Burping often helps reduce gas, bloating, and discomfort. However, persistent or worsening gas may require medical attention.

Native to Morocco, Medjool dates are one of the thousands of types of fruit grown from the date palm. Known as "the fruit of kings," these chewy dates taste sweet, like caramel. Originally eaten by ...