Videos

Mays Dairi, M.D., explains why cortical visual impairment is often missed or misdiagnosed in children and how a thorough, multidisciplinary workup can change a child's care.

Heavy or unpredictable bleeding during menarche can quietly drain a teen’s iron stores, and a neonatologist says the conversation should start before menstruation does.

A neonatologist explains the subtle, easy-to-miss signs of iron deficiency in babies and toddlers, from poor appetite to restless sleep.

Patient advocate Amber discovered her Stage 3C colorectal cancer at 45 only after unrelated bleeding following a fibroid surgery led her to a colonoscopy.

Louise Barnett explains why stability with bipolar I doesn’t mean the absence of symptoms, but knowing how to respond when they arise.

Louise Barnett spent 15 years living with undiagnosed bipolar I disorder before a psychiatric hospitalization in 2015 finally led to an accurate diagnosis.

Allyson Augusta Shrikhande, M.D., explains why endometriosis remains so difficult to diagnose, pointing to the lack of a nonsurgical diagnostic test, normalized period pain and gaps in medical education.

Allyson Augusta Shrikhande, M.D., discusses the connection between decidual casts and conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis, and why the cast itself isn't diagnostic on its own.

Mazyar Malakouti, M.D., discusses why open communication and trust between patient and provider are essential to catching complications early and avoiding hospitalization.

Brian LaMoreaux, M.D., explains why gout is primarily a genetic, kidney-based metabolic disease, not simply the result of diet or alcohol, as commonly believed.

A national survey found nearly half of people have acted on nutrition advice from a social media influencer, while 44% have no interest in working with a registered dietitian.

Terri's Stage 4 gastric cancer diagnosis was initially suspected to be a gallbladder issue before further testing revealed the truth.

Brandi Jones spent nearly 50 years cycling through ineffective and sometimes painful alopecia treatments before a clinical trial changed her life.

Shawn Allen, M.D., a dermatologist and spokesperson for The Skin Cancer Foundation, debunks common myths about sunscreen, tanning and skin cancer risk.

Jennifer Sawaya, M.D., says most parents apply far too little sunscreen and underestimate how often it needs to be reapplied, especially in water.

Jennifer Sawaya, M.D., explains what parents should look for on a sunscreen label, including broad-spectrum coverage, SPF 30 or higher, and waterproof formulas.

Allison Yang, M.D., M.P.H., explains why diagnosing IgG4-related disease requires collaboration across rheumatology, gastroenterology, radiology and pathology.

Allison Yang, M.D., M.P.H., explains the diagnostic clues, such as negative biopsies and multiorgan involvement, that should raise suspicion for IgG4-related disease rather than pancreatic cancer.

Maria Kyriacou, M.D., walks through practical hydration guidelines, including how much water and electrolytes to consume before, during and after a workout in extreme heat.

Fear of needles and misconceptions about side effects keep many families from using epinephrine when it's needed most, Jay Lieberman, M.D., said.

Frank Spinelli, M.D., a health coach at Reframe, explains that breaking alcohol dependence requires changing the response to cravings, not substituting a different substance.

Frank Spinelli, M.D., warns that swapping alcohol for cannabis, or alcohol for sugar, may mask underlying issues like anxiety or depression rather than resolve them.

Gregory D. Blake, M.S.Ed., a licensed professional counselor, discusses the isolation patients with cancer often feel and how caregivers can serve as effective advocates without letting emotion cloud their judgment.

The global nutricosmetics market is projected to jump from about $8.1 billion to $18 billion by 2036, with collagen still leading but gut-skin science gaining ground.

Urologist Loren Jones, M.D., separates fact from myth on common kidney stone beliefs, from hydration to diet to who’s actually at risk.

Christine Roman-Lantzy, Ph.D., discusses cortical visual impairment, a leading cause of childhood vision loss that often goes undetected because results of standard eye exams appear normal.

On World Lung Cancer Day, patient advocate Shelly Glenn shares how an accidental diagnosis during an unrelated ER visit reshaped her understanding of lung cancer after nearly two decades working in oncology.

Allergist Kanwaljit (Rupam) Brar, M.D., explains how eczema disrupts sleep for both patients and caregivers, and why the condition reaches far beyond the skin.