Kelly Wairimu Davis

In our new docu-series, “Color by WebMD: WebMD’s Exploration of Race and Mental Health,” we’ll start off addressing colorism – the silent nemesis of people of color – and the costly mental health effects of dealing with this phenomenon.

Young people are breaking generational thought patterns surrounding colorism despite making older generations “uncomfortable,” according to mental health professionals.

Losing your teammate or player to a potentially career-ending – or fatal – injury can weigh heavy.

Minority youth, as well as teens identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning also frequently reported sadness, suicide risk, and sexual assault.

While federal regulators investigate the safety of Prime Energy drinks, which have become quite the rage among children at home and school, parents want to know: Are these beverages OK for my kid to drink? Here’s what to know.

The newest shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia better than the older version. Researchers found that Shingrix increased the length of time without shingles by nearly 20%.

A yearlong program in the U.K. with a strict low-calorie diet put one-third of participants into diabetes remission. Medical experts weigh in on the health and safety of low-calorie diets, as well as effective weight loss via meal replacement products.

Microplastics, found in food, beauty products, and in the air, may add to weight gain by mimicking hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt metabolism and increase obesity risk.

You may have been warned that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on your health. But not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Here's what to know.

Clinical hypnosis is emerging as an effective non-hormonal treatment for menopause symptoms, particularly hot flashes, with studies showing it can make these symptoms less frequent and less intense by up to 60%.