Health & Wellness

In a world where screens consume most of our lives, doctors offer ways to overcome digital eye strain. It’s one of the many topics discussed in this episode of Your Health. 

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian explains why eating too little at breakfast can lead to cravings and low energy later in the day and how many calories to shoot for instead.

Up to 4% of women may be affected by a condition that can cause intense pain, burning, tingling and other distressing sensations in the pelvic area.

Bands can be used to work legs, arms, back, chest and shoulders. They can be used in many configurations and may be less intimidating than dumbbells.

The “cortisol cocktail” is touted for stress reduction benefits on TikTok. Here’s what it is, and what doctors have to say about it.

Could worse lactose intolerance symptoms lead to more intense nightmares? New research published Tuesday explored that potential connection.

“Margarita burn” is a nice name for an annoying summer skin rash.

Extreme heat is dangerous. If AC isn’t an option, create a cool sleep space or visit malls, libraries, or cooling centers to recharge.

When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and reap the health benefits.

Should you use SPF 30 or 50? Higher SPF isn’t necessarily better, dermatologists say. How well you use sunscreen is just as important than the SPF value.

Melani Sanders posted a video about not caring about things that once bothered her. She was stunned when thousands of other women related.

Tens of thousands of people across India stretched in public parks and on sandy beaches Saturday to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga.

Everyone needs protein — it’s vital for the growth, repair and maintenance of your muscles, bones and skin. But how much you need depends on your age, weight and nutritional needs.

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is dedicated to shining a light on an often overlooked health issue.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to take on a crescent—or “sickle”—shape, which disrupts normal blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body

GLP-1 medications have become game changers for people trying to lose weight, but bariatric surgery is still superior when it comes to total and lasting weight loss, a new study has found. Patients who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost about five times more weight after two years than people who had weekly injections of semaglutide or tirzepatide...

When the local clinic closed, many lost access to basic care. Virtual options exist, but barriers like cost and connectivity remain.

Pediatrician Dr. Rachel Moon breaks down the safest ways to put your baby to sleep and explains why it matters, as cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) continue to rise.

Hoda Kotb is ready to channel the joy she brought to TODAY viewers and beyond for years. Allow her to introduce her new venture: a wellness brand appropriately titled Joy 101.

Drugmakers are offering the blockbuster medications at steep discounts to people willing to pay out of pocket.