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Learn why Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) causes chronic dry mouth and how it can be treated, from prescription medications to daily self-care habits.

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol can cause weight gain, skin changes, and muscle weakness. Although short term spikes in cortisol when you're stressed are normal, chron Cortisol, known as ...

“ [Nighttime brushing] is one of those things we should treat just like any other [cardiovascular] risk factor,” says cardiologist Wahaj Aman, M.D. “If you have high blood pressure, you’re at higher ...

A new COVID variant – dubbed Cicada – is being monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. First detected in 2024 in South Africa, Cicada, officially known as ...

A new, highly mutated COVID-19 strain nicknamed "Cicada" has been detected by the CDC. Though its spread is currently limited, expert warn the strain could drive a summer surge. Symptoms of Cicada are ...

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.

Inflammation is how the body tells us something’s not right. Usually, that’s a good thing. You get hurt, and inflammatory cells come to the rescue. “It’s a protective mechanism of the body when we ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A new COVID variant known as BA.3.2 has been detected across 25 U.S. states and may make immunity from vaccines or past ...

The common wisdom about catching a virus is that in a few days—a few weeks, tops—everything will be back to normal. And in many cases, that’s true. But as the flood of Long COVID cases during the ...

A man with a rare disease that resulted in him being born without any skin on his left leg is fighting to make life better for others suffering from the horrific condition. Shane DiGiovanna is just 27 ...