Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. You might be constipated if you have less than three bowel movements per week. Bloating and cramps are two ...

You need to get 10%-35% of your calories from protein each day. If you eat 2,000 calories a day, that's 50-175 grams of protein. Here are some of the best protein sources that can help you meet your ...

High blood levels of lead can be harmful, and recent headlines suggest the heavy metal has gotten ingo our food supply. Knowledge is your best defense – here's what the science and the experts say.

With the proper treatment, tuberculosis (TB, for short) is almost always curable. Doctors prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria that cause it. You’ll need to take them for 6 to 9 months. What ...

Circadian researchers explain why a single hour can rattle your body, and the simple steps that streamline the switch.

What Does A Drug Interaction Checker Do? The WebMD Drug Interaction Checker lets you enter the medicines, supplements, and foods you're taking to check for potential interactions. All content has been ...

Neurologists are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the brain and nervous system. They don't do surgery. Your doctor might recommend that you see one if they think you have an illness that ...

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing pain and fertility issues. Endometriosis can be tough, but effective treatments exist. Explore ...

Your immune system includes organs, lymph nodes, bone marrow, white blood cells, proteins, and other hormones. Its job is to ward off bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that can make you sick.

It goes by many names: indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, GERD. Whatever you call it, it happens when stomach juices flow in the wrong direction, back toward your throat. Find out from this WebMD ...

You turn off the lights and get yourself ready to snooze. Are you on your back, side, or stomach? Though there is no strong science connecting your sleep position to things like back pain, snoring, ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means you can’t get or keep an erection that’s firm enough to have sex. But you may still be able to masturbate. It depends in part on what’s causing your ED. For some, ED is ...