Health

When trying to understand weight gain and why some of us have difficulty losing weight, there are factors such as gut and brain connections, how we control our sensation of hunger and fullness and how long we stay full.

The "unBlocked" project aims to transform the 6500 block of South Aberdeen Street and serve as a model for future efforts.

City public officials have raised the COVID-19 risk levels for the first time since last January following a jump in hospitalizations.

We know from decades of research, in millions of children, that the vaccines work best at these ages, and with this spacing between doses.

It turns out that many people are simply scrolling through tons of engaging “fitspirational” posts on social media. If you do that regularly -- more often, say, than taking a brisk walk -- a new study suggests you should rethink that strategy.

Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious in 2024 may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks.

The University of Chicago is one of just nine medical centers nationwide initially approved to offer the therapy.

To find an enduring strategy for healthy movement, there are really only two things you need to ask: What are my goals? And: What do I like to do?

Pharmacies in Mexico have long been known for selling a wide range of medications over the counter, many of which, in the United States, either require a prescription or are simply not available.

The HeartMate 3 requires constant attention and care from patients, who must keep the external parts of the device dry at all times and avoid jumping and contact sports. Patients must also ensure that it always has an external source of power, which is supplied through a cord attached to the pump that exits the body through a surgical opening.

Compared to adults, children may be more vulnerable to noise effects because they are growing and developing. They may also have less control over where they spend time.

Many of the toddler drinks are high in sugar. And they are more expensive than cow’s milk.

The change comes just ahead of a state bill allowing the gender category of 'X' on driver's licenses and other forms of state ID.

When diabetic retinopathy develops, eye damage can occur before symptoms develop.

Virtually every day, pediatricians hear questions from parents worried their children aren’t sleeping well.

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.

Fewer patients this December are being hospitalized for respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) than last year, but the peak in flu cases is still to come.

Bone-deep exhaustion not eased by rest, lasting six months or more. Brain fog. Pain. These and other symptoms are hallmarks of chronic fatigue syndrome.

If I get a COVID vaccine during pregnancy, does it also protect my baby too? Here are answers to frequently asked questions.

Lead is a poison that acts like a burglar. The ways it enters our homes can be sneaky. It lurks around and can try to rob children of their full potential.

When is my baby old enough to fly on an airplane? Should my baby sit on my lap during the flight? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers commonly asked questions.

If you fall off an e-scooter, which can travel up to 15 and 20 miles per hour, you are going to get hurt. Period.

The team hopes the new model, designed specifically for breast cancer, will aid patients with more personalized recommendations and agency in their choice of treatment plans.

I worry about my neighbors this time of year who live alone. Are there health risks to loneliness?

Systemic inequities and policies have created distrust between providers and Black patients. The Gathering may be a step toward institutional change.