Alyssa Hui

Social media users are claiming that wearables like Apple Watches and Fitbits can signal when you’re about to get sick.

Non-prescription colored contact lenses may complete your Halloween look, but experts warn they can cause serious eye damage, including infections and even blindness.

On TikTok and elsewhere, people with chronic illnesses say their symptoms seem to worsen when falls rolls around. Here's what experts have to say about the 'October Slide.'

Close With age and new (or more) chronic health conditions, it's common for people to need prescription medications.

The CDC lowered the pneumonia vaccine age recommendation from 65 to 50.

Close Cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection—or “ walking pneumonia ”—are surging in the United States, especially among children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Exercising offers many health benefits but can it help you get over a cold faster? Here's what experts have to say.

Close Key Takeaways A declining walking pace or speed could be an early indication of cognitive decline and dementia, according to a recent study.

High-intensity drinking is consuming at least eight or more drinks for women and 10 or more for men within a short period. Here's why this pattern is more dangerous than binge drinking and expert tips for drinking responsibly.

A new study found that taking a break from resistance training doesn’t significantly impact your overall strength in the long run. Here's why your hard-earned gains may stick around longer than you'd expect.