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As more people turn to AI chatbots for mental health support, experts warn the tools aren’t built for therapy, raising concerns about bias, safety, privacy, and the risks of replacing real human care.
Type 1 diabetes rates are rising, but breakthrough drugs and devices are changing what it means to live with the disease.
We increasingly live two lives, one online, one off. And the online life is becoming the dominant — and more miserable — for us all. Why won’t we help ourselves?
Guava is one of the most protein-rich fruits around. You’ll get a whopping 4.2 grams of the stuff in every cup. This tropical fruit is also high in vitamin C and fiber. Slice it up or bite right ...
You may know to look for poison ivy's three-leaf stem, but what else do you know about rash-causing plants? WebMD explores myths and facts of poison plants.
WebMD discusses the signs of a midlife crisis in men, how to avoid a midlife crisis, and what to do if you're already having a midlife crisis.
Research results on cannabis and sleep are mixed. So far, there haven’t been many controlled studies to show that THC, CBD, or a combination of both can boost sleep quality, says Bhanuprakash ...
WebMD talks to anesthesiologist/pain specialist John Dombrowski, MD, about the use and abuse of propofol.
Here's what to know about those findings, what's still being investigated, and why it matters to you. What the Study Found The most well-known biological feature of dementia is the presence of ...
Faster and lighter are the qualities many of us look for in a car, a laptop, and our bodies when we're running a marathon. They're also the prized attributes of skin care serums -- light, fast ...
A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. If a stroke is not caught early, permanent brain damage or death can result.
That glass of wine with dinner might do more for you than take the edge off a long day. Check out these possible health benefits of drinking in moderation by clicking through the WebMD slideshow.