Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

Staying well isn’t just about reacting to illness, it’s about catching potential problems early before they affect your ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

Sarah is a registered dietitian and freelance writer passionate about connecting people to information that will help them improve their mental and physical health. She’s a big believer that food is ...

Some of the recommendations for preventative health care and screenings change as you age. When you hit your 30s, it's time to build on healthy habits you started in your 20s — or get on track if you ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

There's a new way to screen for high-risk HPV, a viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer. This alternative method of collecting samples for cervical cancer screening doesn't require a ...

So you've reached the Big 4-0? It's time to celebrate — and to make plans for some preventative care and screenings to help keep your health on track. So what should 40-somethings have on their ...