Healthy articles

Sometimes, when we get sick, we need to take medication to help us fight the illness. But, while some types of drugs will cure us, those drugs can also cause complications and liver problems which may lead to serious consequences and sometimes even death.

A third of diagnoses in patients with cardiomyopathy of unknown origin remain unidentified using conventional diagnostic techniques. A biopsy can offer much more precise information. What should patients know?

Are you still smoking? You already know why you shouldn't be, but here's a pep talk to help you get on the path to quitting, anyway. Motivation to stop is, after all, one of the most important predictors of quitting success.

Dysfunctional sleep is incredibly common in autistic people of all ages. What forms can this take, why does it happen, and can you do anything about it?

Eating disorders are more common in autistic people. Why is that, and what are some ways to cope?

The environmental stimuli that many neurotypical people barely notice can quickly become completely overwhelming — and even physically painful — for many autistic people. How can you help minimize sensory discomfort?

Contact with animals can, research has shown, boost autistic people's overall wellbeing as well as increasing social and language skills. What do you need to know?

Alcoholic hepatitis is a severe and often fatal consequence of alcohol abuse. Damage that it causes can reflect far beyond the liver and lead to complications with the brain, kidneys, immune system and more.

The signs of autism are often apparent in early childhood, but many children are not diagnosed until they have celebrated their fourth birthday. What role can screening play in a timely diagnosis?

The rule of thumb is that if you are able to walk at a regular pace without feeling any pain or discomfort, you are also cleared to have sex.