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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.
Use WebMD's drug interaction checker to find which medications, vitamins, or supplements may be unsafe to combine.
Type 1 diabetes rates are rising, but breakthrough drugs and devices are changing what it means to live with the disease.
The Rice Diet is a low-calorie, low-fat eating plan aimed at weight loss and heart health. Learn how it works, what you can eat, and if it's safe long-term.
LED light therapy uses light-emitting diodes for skin treatment. Learn about the skin conditions to use it with and what the side effects are.
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?
Learn about the warning signs and treatment options for tracheal collapse in dogs.
Sometimes, your doctor needs to use a special tool to look deep into your throat to diagnose a problem. That’s called a laryngoscopy.
Learn what a humectant is, including where to find it, how it works, what the most common types are, and more.
WebMD explains how sun exposure ages the skin and raises the risk for skin cancer. Learn more about protecting yourself.
BDSM sex is a term for a variety of sexual practices that include bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, and sadism. Learn more about BDSM sex and how to practice it safely.
Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are rare neurological conditions that gradually weaken muscles by affecting motor nerves. Learn about its types, causes, symptoms, treatments, and more.