Selenium Supplements: Diabetes Risk?
Taking selenium supplements may, over time, make type 2 diabetes more likely, experts report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Short-Acting Insulin Time Not Short
For the 90% of people with type 2 diabetes who are obese, short-acting insulin seems to take much longer to work than commonly thought.
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Prediabetes May Raise Heart Deaths
Prediabetes may more than double an adult's chance of dying of heart disease, an Australian study shows.
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New Avandia Study Doesn't Prove Safety
Preliminary data from a heart-safety study of Avandia are inconclusive and do not settle questions raised about possible heart-attack risk.
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Enzyme May Help Memory in Alzheimer's
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that could thwart some Alzheimer's memory problems.
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High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide Danger
The FDA is warning people not to buy or ingest high-strength hydrogen peroxide for medicinal purposes.
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Hospitals Add Alternative Medicine
More than one in four U.S. hospitals now offer alternative and complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, and massage therapy.
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'Bad' Cholesterol: Supplement No Help?
A styudy shows that the supplement policosanol may not live up to its cholesterol-cutting claims, according to a new study.
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Stress May Wreak Havoc on Your Mouth
Too much stress may lead to gum disease, report researchers in the Journal of Periodontology.
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Eat for a Beautiful Smile
A few simple changes to your diet can help keep your teeth healthy for life.
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Smoking and Sleep Affect Oral Health
A study shows smoking was the leading lifestyle factor affecting the progression of periodontal disease.
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Baby Teeth Cavities on the Rise
Dental cavities have become more common in the baby teeth of U.S. children age 2-5 years, the CDC reports.
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How to Keep Joy in Your Life All Year Long
It's the one resolution you must keep this year! Start by taking inventory of what matters to you and what makes you happy. Then, work on savoring those experiences! Here, four ways to create more delight each and every day from Michelle DeAngelis, life consultant and founder of Planetjoyride.com.
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How to Get the Life You Want
You've been putting it off forever — that secret dream to start a business, write a book, run a marathon.... Whatever your desire, ignoring it means denying who you really are. And don't you deserve better? Here, your no-excuses, no-regrets guide to answering the voice in your head that says, "I want more."
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Cultivating Calm
Once upon a time, I had the time and money to go on an eight-day retreat in Costa Rica. One of the most memorable aspects of the trip was a daily walking meditation.
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Genes May Alter Antidepressant Effects
Variations in certain genes may affect how well depressed people respond to different antidepressants, new research shows.
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Glaucoma, Alzheimer's Disease Linked
Amyloid beta protein, found in Alzheimer's brain plaque, may also play a role in glaucoma, say British and European scientists.
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Aging Baby Boomers Unaware of Eye Risk
Few aging baby boomers are aware of their risk of age-related eye diseases or are doing what they need to do to protect their future vision.
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High-Sugar Foods May Affect Eyesight
Eating lots of sugary, starchy foods may increase age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, say Tufts Univ. experts.
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Omega-3s May Help Prevent Blindness
Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, a leading cause of blindness, experts note in Nature Medicine.
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Hip Fractures: Hip Protectors No Help?
Hip protectors may not prevent hip fractures in elders who fall, researchers report in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Vision
Protect your vision: How to keep your peepers in sharp shape.
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7 Health Challenges of Aging
Experts explain how to prepare for the health issues people face as they age.
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Poll Shows America's Elders Aging Well
Aging well, even with more than 80 candles on your birthday cake, may be more likely than you think.
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Andy Garcia Puts Family First
Actor and director Andy Garcia puts marriage and family first, but he still manages to find time to grow as an artist and practice the hottest of Hollywood fitness trends, Pilates.
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A Thing or Two With Michael Chiklis
Actor Michael Chiklis talks to WebMD about summer sequels, his brief bout with claustrophobia and longtime struggle with weight gain, and why balance is the key to good health.
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Simple Health Steps for Men in Their 40s & 50s
Simple Health Steps for Men in Their 40s & 50s
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Simple Health Steps for Men in Their 60s and Up
Simple Health Steps for Men in Their 60s and Up
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43 Date-Night Ideas
REDBOOK's new book, 500 Great Dates, has tons of fun plans for you and your guy — no matter how much (or how little) time, money, or babysitter access you have!
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Six Surprise Sexy Spots
Try these unusual hot zones—yours and his—for an erotic surprise.
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Making Lust Last
Rekindling Passion For The Husband You Still Love
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The New Rules of Sex: How We Want It, Get It, Love It
Real people's real secrets about sex.
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Her Midlife Miracle
With A New Husband And Twin Babies On The Way, Marcia Cross Of Desperate Housewives Has Finally Found Happiness At 44. How She Did It.
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Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
Maybe The Reason You’re Not Reaching Your Goals Is…You. How To Know, And Simple Ways To Stop Sabotaging Yourself
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Are You Headed for a Heart Attack?
The brutal truth: When a woman suffers a heart attack, she is more likely than a man to die, be permanently disabled, or have a second attack within a year.
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Women's Health: Make Exercise Fun
Women's Health: Make Exercise Fun
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Part D Open Enrollment: 12 Questions
Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plan is about to enter its second year. For some help navigating Part D’s enrollment period, we talked to Deene Beebe, spokesperson for the Medicare Rights Center, an advocacy group based in New York.
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Doctors Urged to Get Electronic Records
Federal officials say they will soon launch a program aimed at convincing reluctant doctors to buy electronic medical records systems for their offices.
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Medicare-Run Rx Drug Plan Proposed
Seniors would have the option of a Medicare-run Part D prescription drug plan under a bill introduced by Democrats in Congress.
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Medicare Rx Plan: Overhead Too High?
Insurance company data show that administrative costs and profit taking by insurers are limiting seniors' savings under the Medicare prescription drug benefit, according to a report issued by congressional Democrats.
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Shop Smarter for Swimwear
5 ways to take the stress out of finding the perfect suit.
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The Buzz
What's hot in the world of style.
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Summer Skin Care
Summer is here, and you probably can't wait to have fun in the sun. Before you venture out, follow these tips for proper skin care.
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CSI Miami: How to Use DNA Techniques to Solve Your Beauty Crimes
Just as the world’s most popular show, CSI: Miami, uses advanced DNA techniques to crack murder cases, you can now solve your own beauty crimes with the latest scientific breakthroughs. Had your skin profiled lately?
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Fighting for Fitness
Kick and punch your way to a better body.
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Steroid Doping: Questions and Answers
In the controversy over whether Tour de France winner Floyd Landis used steroids, fans watching from the sidelines have been left a bit confused by all the talk of testosterone ratios and what might affect them. WebMD went in search of some of the answers.
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Arms and Shoulders Ache? Try Exercise
If your upper body aches at the end of the workday, exercise may be the way to ease your soreness.
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Extreme Sports: What's the Appeal?
Experts explain why some people feel the need to push themselves to the edge in extreme sports.
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