The Wegovy pill is expected to hit the market in January, joining injectable GLP-1 drugs that have transformed obesity treatment. One form you swallow, the other you inject. What else is different?

These clumps of veins sometimes stretch when they're under pressure. They may swell or bulge, kind of like varicose veins. This causes what we call hemorrhoids, or piles. They're usually not serious, ...

When you scrape your knee, break a bone, or cut yourself, the body is able to heal itself. But that’s not the case with certain conditions, like diabetes or heart disease. Regenerative medicine, a ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Cytolytic vaginosis, which is sometimes called "lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome" or "Doderlein's cytolysis," is thought to happen when too much of a certain type of bacteria grows in your vagina.

The active ingredient in peppermint is menthol. Some small studies show it can lessen the pain of migraine headaches. It may also reduce other symptoms like light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. A ...

You’ve heard the buzz about normal, oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin types. But which one do you have? It can change over time. For example, younger people are more likely than older folks to ...

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen throughout your body. They go to your brain as well as to the tips of your toes. Healthy arteries have smooth inner walls and blood flows ...

You know that obesity and high blood pressure can raise your risk for a heart attack, but WebMD's slideshow illustrates some lesser known triggers that might surprise you.

Any change to the color of your tooth is discoloration, also called a stain. There are lots of reasons your tooth can change color. And if your tooth is discolored, it doesn't look as bright or white ...

Millions of Americans can’t digest a certain sugar in milk and milk products called lactose. If you’re one of them, you have lactose intolerance. The condition isn’t harmful, but it can be ...

Before surgery, you'll probably get tests to check how well the muscles in your esophagus work, including esophageal manometry and esophageal motility studies. Because you're taking a risk with any ...