We’ve all done it: You plug your aches and pains into WebMD’s Symptom Checker, see that it could be either “cancer” or “seasonal allergies,” and promptly close out the window and decide to ignore ...

Methylene blue (ProvayBlue) is a medication doctors use to treat a rare blood condition called methemoglobinemia. Naturally, methylene blue is a solid. But as a medical treatment, it’s dissolved in ...

Can Magnesium Help With Constipation? Most of us will experience constipation at some point in our lives. It’s the most common digestive complaint and the reason for millions of doctor visits each ...

What Is Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)? If you have bladder cancer or suspected bladder cancer, your doctor has probably told you that you need a transurethral resection of the ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

WebMD CMO Dr. John Whyte has been chosen to lead the American Medical Association as executive vice president and CEO. Whyte replaces Dr. James L. Madara, whose 14-year tenure as CEO and executive VP ...

Missing a dose or two of your medications may not seem like a big deal. Americans fail to follow their doctor or pharmacist’s instructions about half the time. Sometimes the skipped doses cause no ...