Drinking and driving an electric scooter doesn’t mix, according to a new study. Researchers reported serious injuries like brain bleeding or fractures that have happened while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter). Alcohol and drugs were a factor...

About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone during his or her lifetime, says the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that can be painful and difficult to...

Determining if a child’s troubling behavior is “part of growing up” or a sign of a mental health problem can be difficult. Parents should contact a mental health professional if symptoms last weeks or more and interfere...

Psoriasis is a disease that causes red, scaly and sometimes painful skin, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Patients can take an active role in treating the long-lasting disease, the agency says....

Getting kids to eat right can be a challenge, but an easy place to start is with the lunch they bring to school. Make the contents of their lunchbox more fun, and they’ll be more likely to...

Waging a successful battle against advanced colon cancer should include regular doses of exercise, a new study suggests. It found that physical activity was associated with slower cancer progression and reductions in severe treatment side effects in...

Tired of that spare tire? Low-calorie diets work, but can be difficult to follow. A much simpler approach to losing weight might be to just stop eating every other day. It’s called alternate-day fasting (ADF). As the...

Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles Recalled

High-quality health care can be difficult to find, says MedlinePlus. To choose a doctor, MedlinePlus suggests considering: What your insurance covers. Whether a healthcare provider or service is accredited. The location of a service. Hours that the...

Measles is a contagious disease caused by a virus that is passed through the air and direct contact, says the World Health Organization. The first signs of measles are high fever, cough, red and watery eyes, and...