Today, Kwincy Lassiter is a 25-year-old student enjoying a second chance at life. However, the first 16 years of his sickle cell journey looked much different.

Over-the-counter drugs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) can help ease flare-ups, but they shouldn’t be taken daily for more than a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — As spring training gets underway across Arizona and Florida, a concerning trend has emerged that has nothing to do with contract disputes or roster battles. Instead, it’s about a ...

A new nano-sized drug carrier that finds bone tumors and releases treatment exactly where it's needed is here to improve the precision and comfort of cancer therapy. Designed by a team of researchers ...

Winter may be a welcome respite from the heat, but it also brings with it a familiar discomfort for those who suffer from bone or joint issues. Operated joints feel stiff, old fractures begin to throb ...

How to reduce osteoporosis pain in winter: Easy exercises designed to improve bone health can keep your bones strong throughout the winter (Image: Canva) Osteoporosis risk rises in winter due to less ...

Susan Russell, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and Medical Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical ICU. Muscle strain commonly causes chest ...

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...

Doctors ruled out a heart attack, but the patient had a sense that something was very wrong. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 52-year-old man pushed back from his dinner plate. A terrible pressure radiated ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

I had been a yo-yo dieter since I was 16—name a fad diet, and I’d tried it. Around three years ago, when I was 52, I was in pretty good shape but wanted to lose a few more pounds, so I popped back ...