The Scope

Whether they're caused by aging or genetics, droopy eyelids can affect more than just your appearance—they can also impair your vision. Plastic surgeon Dana Johns, MD, offers her expert advice...

Vascular disease affects both arteries and veins, leading to serious conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and even limb loss. While it develops over time, early detection can make all the...

How much is your career impacting your health? An old friend and colleague of Scot from his radio days, Eric opens up about his turning point. Facing a dire warning...

About half of women admit to stretching the truth when talking to their doctor—whether it is about exercise, diet, substance use, or sexual history. But these little white lies can...

Multiple myeloma is a complex blood cancer that often presents with subtle yet serious symptoms. Understanding its early warning signs, the latest advancements in treatment, and strategies for managing remission...

Is your infant vomiting or spitting up? Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the sometimes-confusing differences with practical advice and explains the mechanics behind each response. She also outlines clear signs...

Hand washing is one of the best ways to keep kids healthy, but getting them to do it—and do it right—can be a challenge. But with the right tricks, you...

Grief is an inevitable part of life, but for physicians, it often exists in tension with the expectation to keep moving forward. While they provide care and comfort to others...

Your heart beats approximately 100,000 times every day, circulating your blood across a distance of about 12,000 miles. From dietary choices to physical activity, sleep habits, and managing factors like...

Essential tremor affects millions, making even simple tasks like eating or writing a challenge. While medications can help, they do not work for everyone. Neurosurgeon Shervin Rahimpour, MD, explains how...

Newborns often don't have the perfect skin we expect. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains some of the common skin conditions that newborns face, including seborrhea—often referred to as cradle cap—and...

Phantom limb pain can be a debilitating and confusing experience for those who have lost a limb. Despite the absence of the limb itself, the brain still perceives pain as...