Alyssa Shaffer

The number of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias continues to grow, but establishing lifestyle habits like exercising, eating well, and prioritizing sleep can curb your risk.

Having multiple red bumps in a line may be a sign of flea or bed bug bites. Learn more about linear bug bites and how to treat them.

Across the board, shingles appears to be on the rise, with the risk higher in people who have certain chronic health conditions.

Incorporating more movement into your life provides numerous health benefits, including curbing the risk of chronic disease and slowing its progression. Jordan Metzl, M.D., a leading sports medicine physician, shares how to find motivation to exercise more.

Actresses Octavia Spencer and Sofía Vergara spotlight the importance of testing for chronic kidney disease in new health campaign.

After living with relapsing multiple sclerosis for 25 years, the actress and author opens up about her challenges and triumphs.

Taking just a fraction of popular GLP-1 medications is a growing trend that may help reduce side effects, lower costs, and improve weight maintenance. But there’s still a lot we don’t know.

Friends and family members can help reduce feelings of isolation in people with schizophrenia. Gail Simmons of Top Chef shares her family’s own story.

Dr. Gloria Ríchard-Davis, an editorial board member for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, offers advice on how to handle hot flashes, brain fog, fatigue, and other common symptoms of menopause while also handling the demands of a chronic health condition.

New At-Home Vaccine Helps Reduce Flu Risk for Most