GERD is sometimes thought to be heartburn, but the damaging effects of acid on the esophagus or throat can be severe and may lead to long term complications...

Medicare coverage includes treatments, both in hospital and outpatient, for mental illness, mental health therapy, and substance use disorders...

RSV disease sometimes resembles the common cold, but it can be much more serious and even require hospitalization in young children or seniors who may have weakened immune systems...

Caregiving can be difficult and exhausting. But there are some Medicare plans that include benefits to help caregivers get some relief...

Treating breast cancer becomes more complicated when the patient is pregnant. Meet a young mother and the medical team that helped her fight breast cancer and deliver a healthy baby...

It can be confusing for Medicare-eligible people to find the right plan. There are many places to get help, including www.medicare.gov. The best plan should include your doctors and health providers and the medicines and prescriptions you take...

Shorter days can cause an increase in depression and sadness because of the reduced light. But there are ways to increase light exposure and improve mood...

Menthol in cigarettes can anesthetize the lungs and respiratory system and disguise the damage being done by smoking. Also, menthol cigarettes are specifically marketed to young people and minority communities. Efforts are underway to ban menthol in cigarettes to help reduce the rate of smoking-related health problems...