WebMD

WebMD is a U.S. company that offers health-related news, guidance, and expert insights. It was established in 1996 by Jim Clark and Pavan Nigam under the name Healthscape. The company later changed its name to Healtheon and acquired WebMD in 1999 from Robert Draughon, creating Healtheon/WebMD. Eventually, the name was simplified to just WebMD.

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How to Accept When Stress Is Too Much (and What to Do Next)

1 week ago | webmd.com | Amanda Loudin

May 2, 2025 – A few years back, my dad was near end-of-life, my marriage was on the rocks, and I was training for the Boston Marathon. It was a lot to deal with – emotionally and physically. I ended up injured and never saw the start line. Our bodies can't tell one type of stress from another. Exceed your limits, and something gives. There's a technical term for this: allostatic overload.
Study Links Plastics to 350K Heart Deaths - But Is It Accurate?

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

April 30, 2025 – Does exposure to chemicals in plastics cause deadly heart disease? A new study suggests that 350,000 heart-related deaths may be due in part to exposure to high levels of phthalates – chemicals used to make plastic soft and flexible. But before you throw out every piece of plastic you own, it might help to know some context. What's New?
This New Treatment Is Transforming Prostate Cancer Care

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | David Brzostowicki

April 29, 2025 – Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest cancer among U.S. men – and it's on the rise. More than 300,000 men are diagnosed with the condition each year, a number that's been climbing by 3% annually since 2014, according to the American Cancer Society. The reasons come down to a few different things. Screenings have gone up, so more cases are being identified.
Will Food Dye Bans Really Make Your Diet Healthier?

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Debbie Koenig

April 28, 2025 – The U.S. government is planning to phase artificial dyes out of the food supply – and it's reigniting public concern over potential health risks linked to these additives, like behavioral problems and hyperactivity in children. Right now, eight dyes are approved for use by the FDA: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Citrus Red 2, Orange B, and Green 3.
Will Ultra-Processed Foods Kill You? 5 Findings From a New Study

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

April 28, 2025 – Public health scientists have long warned about the health hazards of ultra-processed foods, products that have been highly processed, often containing additives and many ingredients – things like soda, packaged snacks, and frozen meals. Now, a new global study suggests a diet high in these foods could shave years off your life. Analyzing data from eight countries, including the United States, researchers uncovered several key findings. 1.
Measles Survivors Detail Long-Term Damage

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Melinda Ratini |Natalie Slivinski

In 1957, just six years before a vaccine was released, Sarah R. and her cousin were infected with measles at the same time. Sarah, who now lives in Oakland, California, eventually recovered without major lasting effects. But her cousin, whom the family affectionately referred to as “Cotton” because of his platinum blond hair, lost both his hearing and eyesight. They were 6 years old. The two cousins started feeling ill during one of their family’s frequent visits together.
New Study Says Measles Could Become Endemic: 3 Key Takeaways

2 weeks ago | webmd.com | Ralph Ellis

April 25, 2025 – Back in 2000, health experts declared measles had been eliminated from the United States thanks to an ambitious measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination program for children. But as vaccination rates decline, measles is making a troubling comeback. As of Friday, the CDC says that nearly 900 measles cases have been reported in at least 29 states this year.
The 15-Year Aging Advantage You Can Start Building Today

3 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

April 24, 2025 – Scientists may have discovered the key to healthy aging. It's called immune resilience, the ability to stay healthy and bounce back after infections like the flu. People with good immune resilience have a 15-year survival advantage over those whose resilience starts to falter, a new study suggests. This is particularly true throughout middle age, but by around 70 years old, everyone's body pretty much becomes less resilient.
New Science Reveals How to Quit Vaping - and Stick With It

3 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

April 23, 2025 – If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of young people trying to quit vaping, here's some good news: New research reveals the strategies that work – and can help you quit for good. Using three tools instead of one can boost your odds of success by as much as tenfold, according to a compelling new study published today in TheJournal of the American Medical Association. It marks the first clinical trial to examine how well medication works at helping youths quit nicotine vaping.
Tick Season Is Back, but New Lyme Treatment Is on the Horizon

3 weeks ago | webmd.com | Lisa O'Mary

April 23, 2025 – Tick season is back, and so is the threat of Lyme disease, with cases expected to climb yet again as climate change fuels tick activity. But two new studies point to new treatment options on the horizon: Researchers have identified new strategies that could make it easier to stop infection early and also reduce the risk of developing a long-term complication called Lyme arthritis. Here’s what to know.