You may think the only thing you’ll do in the next 60 seconds is read this article, but there’s a lot going on inside you that keeps you alive without you even realizing it. It interprets visual information Our brains constantly take in loads of visual data, thanks to our eyes. As light passes through …

Learn the clear signs your acne requires medical treatment—a primary one is that your self-image is taking a beating. Don’t dismiss your feelings: A new study suggests that acne can lead to major depression, and the risk is highest in the first year after acne has been diagnosed. Published in The British Journal of Dermatology, …

Four hours into a flight from Spain to New York City, a child suffered an asthma attack and his medicine was in a checked bag. Fortunately, a surgeon was on board and he “MacGyvered” a nebulizer. When Dr. Khurshid Guru heard the 2-year-old child crying and short of breath, the quick-thinking physician came to the …

Eating disorders are complex conditions that are difficult to address, but it’s absolutely vital to do so. Sometimes that means recognizing ― and stepping up ― if a loved one is at risk or is currently dealing with one. An estimated 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder, which is the most fatal mental …

Having a cold is never fun. What starts as a telltale tickle in the back of your throat can turn into several weeks’ worth of debilitating symptoms that can spread through your family like wildfire. “Symptoms typically start two or three days after you’ve been exposed to a cold virus, of which there are many,'”says …