Pre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.

More than 700 species of microbes live in your mouth and they include bacteria, fungus, and more. Some are helpful, and some harmful. Don’t run for your toothbrush or mouthwash just yet. As long as ...

SIRVA is an acronym that stands for “shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.” SIRVA is the specific symptoms you may have in your shoulder after you get a vaccine, whether for the flu, ...

Chromium is an element found naturally in rocks, soil, and ocean water. Some people also take a specific type of chromium, trivalent chromium, as a supplement. Chromium may affect how your body breaks ...

When you eat a healthy meal, you expect your body to reap the benefits of the vitamins and minerals. But a condition called malabsorption syndrome means your body isn’t able to take in many of the ...

The main symptom you’ll notice with a spinal compression fracture is back pain. It may start gradually and get worse over time or come on suddenly and sharply. But regardless of how it happens, it’s ...

It goes by many names: indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, GERD. Whatever you call it, it happens when stomach juices flow in the wrong direction, back toward your throat. Find out from this WebMD ...

These little juicy gems have lots of phytonutrients that may fight inflammation and lessen pain. If it's not berry season, frozen blueberries can have the same or even more nutrients than fresh. Other ...

Click through the WebMD slide show to find out about home remedies: Some that work, some that don’t, and some that you should avoid at all costs.

Even a simple plant in the room, or pictures of nature, can make you feel less anxious, angry, and stressed. But it’s better if you get out of that room and go out. Exercise is good for anxiety too.

Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain that starts in your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments. It's very common and can happen at any age. Almost everyone has it at some point in their lives.

To tell if you’re dehydrated, you can do the “pinch test.” Pinch a bit of skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger. If you’re well hydrated, it should go back to its original position a ...