Becker muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that gradually makes the body's muscles weaker and smaller. It causes less severe problems than the most common type of MD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Xylazine, or “tranq,” is a veterinary sedative found in some illicit drugs and is linked to overdose and other issues.

Blood clots during pregnancy occur more easily for some women. Know the risk factors for blood clots and see how to treat them during pregnancy.

Social connection means feelings of closeness, bonding, and belonging. Increasing social connection can help reduce loneliness. Find out how..

Information on the signs, domains, and effects of cyberbullying, as well as prevention techniques and what parents can do to help. Learn more here.

“Kratom” commonly refers to an herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and accessible in many areas.

If taking medication is new to you, there may be a lot to remember. You may have questions.

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Winter is cold and flu season. If you take in more vitamin C, will it help prevent you from getting sick?Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician...

Ear canal stenosis is a narrow ear canal. If it leads to hearing loss or other problems, surgery can help.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality...

Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explains the currently known facts about the recent H5N1 outbreak in cattle. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: https://www.medcra...

Doctor may recommend the DASH diet for kids who've had a blood pressure reading that was higher than normal. The DASH diet is not a strict diet, but more of a lifestyle.

Each winter, hundreds are injured or killed by exposure to cold, vehicle accidents, and fires. Learn what to do stay safe during blizzards and other winter storms!

Health misinformation, spreading rapidly through new media platforms, poses a grave public health threat by influencing dangerous decisions based on false, unverified, and unscientific information.

Overview of Immunodeficiency Disorders - Explore from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.

If you are going through abuse, or if you know someone who is, find out what to do.

Learn how smoking and nicotine can affect your reproductive health and pregnancy.

Opioid overdoses, already a major problem in the United States, have been growing worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Treating and preventing opioid use disorder is more important than ever. Here's...

The urinary tract―made up of the kidneys, the bladder, and the tubes leading to and from these organs (the ureters and the urethra)―produces urine and eliminates it from the body.

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Smoking-related statistics and quitting resources specific to the American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Part of the Tips from Former Smokers campaign

Most FDA-approved low-calorie sweeteners are OK to use in moderation during pregnancy. Find out more.

What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils, which are two lymphoid organs located in the oropharynx. Tonsillitis is sometime...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. It gradually makes the body's muscles weaker.

DOs and DON'Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal

There are no set rules about how long to wait before taking a newborn out into the world or when to let people near the baby. But here are some guidelines.

Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.

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​Parents can break the cycle of excess sugar by making some simple changes overtime. Learn more here. 

Do you sweat, chew your pencil, and feel butterflies in your stomach as your teacher hands out a test? Study these test-taking tips!

Constricted ears is when the outer part of the ear is either wrinkled, folded, or flat. They don’t cause any medical problems, but if parents or the child want the ears fixed, treatments can help.

If you plan to travel abroad or internationally it's possible that your kids — and you — will need to get certain vaccines.

Cardiac arrest is when changes in the normal electrical activity of the heart make it suddenly stop beating. Quick medical care is essential.

Pink eye is extremely common in kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public schoolchildren in the U.S. miss 3 million school da...

Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children.

All people feel left out or alone with their troubles sometimes. Find out ways to reduce loneliness by boosting your feelings of closeness, bonding, and belonging.

Stay home or go to school? That's what you are probably wondering if you have the flu. Find out more.