Everyday Health: Every Article
Plain answers about IV therapy, GLP-1 programs and peptides — written for people in New York and New Jersey who are deciding whether any of it is worth their afternoon.
Cold Sores: What Triggers Them and How to Stop One Fast
Cold sores are the herpes simplex virus waking up on your lip. An antiviral pill at the first tingle can stop it. Here i
Migraine: How to Stop One and How to Get Fewer of Them
Treat early with a triptan or an anti-inflammatory, hydrate, and rest. For frequent migraines, a daily preventive or an
Seasonal Allergies: The Medications That Work Best and How to Combine Them
A daily antihistamine plus a steroid nasal spray handles most seasonal allergies. Eye drops for itchy eyes. Start a week
Acid Reflux and Heartburn: Causes and the Treatments That Work
Reflux is stomach acid coming up where it does not belong. Smaller meals, no lying down after eating, and a short course
Quitting Smoking: The Medications That Double Your Odds
Willpower alone works about 5 percent of the time. Varenicline or bupropion plus nicotine replacement roughly doubles or
Birth Control Options: Pills, Patch, Ring and What Fits Your Life
The pill, patch and ring all use the same hormones and are over 99 percent effective when used right. Here is how to cho
High Cholesterol: What the Numbers Mean and What to Do About Them
LDL is the number that matters most. Diet and exercise move it some; a statin moves it a lot, safely. Here is how to rea
High Blood Pressure: What Counts, What Causes It and How to Lower It
130 over 80 and up is high. Salt, weight, alcohol, sleep and genetics push it up. Lifestyle brings it down some; a daily