West Virginia Salmonella warning issued as 41 fall sick
The West Virginia Department of Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 41 people since early September, with five hospitalized. Patients range in age from 3 to 54. In a health advisory distributed Oct. 28, the department said it has not identified a common source and is still investigating exposures. No cases outside […]
Smoking withdrawal symptoms and how long they last
Smoking withdrawal is what your body and brain go through after you put down cigarettes. Common symptoms include intense cravings, irritability, anxiety, low mood, restlessness, poor sleep and trouble focusing. Federal health resources such as Smokefree.gov say symptoms usually peak in the first few days and fade over the following weeks, though a stray craving […]
Best sleeping position, why doctors say flip to your side
The best sleeping position for most adults is on your side, according to three sleep physicians who spoke with GQ. Side sleeping keeps the airway more open than lying on your back, and all three doctors agreed that stomach sleeping is the worst choice. For people with heartburn, the left side works best. That advice […]
Sexual health questions you should ask your doctor now
The most important sexual health questions to ask your doctor cover STI testing, changes in discharge or odor, pain during sex, erection problems, bladder leaks and low desire. Doctors say these issues are common and treatable, yet many patients never bring them up because they feel embarrassed, and many providers don’t ask. The latest national […]
Ozempic babies, the double risk hiding in your pill pack
Ozempic babies are unexpected pregnancies reported by people taking popular weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Specialists point to two main reasons they happen. Losing weight can restart regular ovulation in some women, and tirzepatide, the drug in Mounjaro and Zepbound, can make birth control pills less reliable. For […]
7 STI symptoms people mistake for something else
The most common signs of a sexually transmitted infection include unusual discharge, burning when you pee, genital itching, sores or bumps, pain during sex, bleeding between periods and symptoms that feel like the flu. The catch is that many STI symptoms are easy to mistake for something minor, and some infections cause no symptoms at […]
How to last longer in bed without pills
You can last longer in bed with methods like pelvic floor exercises, edging, the squeeze technique, more foreplay, desensitizing condoms or creams, and, when needed, prescription medication from a doctor. Premature ejaculation is common. Healthline cites estimates that it affects 30% to 75% of people with penises, depending on how it is defined. Most cases […]
Weight loss myths that keep the scale stuck
Most weight loss plans don’t stall because people are lazy. They stall because the advice is outdated, contradictory or built around a scale that tells half the story. Three widely read guides, from Healthline, MedicineNet and nutrition writer Hans Why, name the same core mistakes. They include obsessing over the scale, eating too much or […]
Health screenings to book before 2026 runs out
With about 11 weeks left in 2026, several health screenings are worth booking now. They include an annual wellness visit, routine bloodwork, a blood pressure check, cancer screenings matched to your age, a mental health check in and any imaging your doctor already ordered. Getting them done before Dec. 31 can also save you money. […]
Crohn’s disease: 6 risks of skipping medication
For people living with Crohn’s disease, taking medication regularly can become part of everyday life. But when symptoms improve, it can be tempting to skip doses, reduce the amount taken or stop treatment altogether. That decision can carry health risks. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, and feeling better does not necessarily mean the […]