More than one in 10 Americans have high cholesterol. Why is this important to know? High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, the number one killer of all Americans. As your total cholesterol rises, so does your risk for heart disease.

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has garnered more media attention this past year. Recent outbreaks in various parts of the world have caused concern, from wild birds in a Cuban zoo to the significant impact on poultry farms.

Does the size of an erection decrease with age? And is it okay that my erection isn’t as strong anymore? Answer by urologist Chris Deibert, MD, MPH.

I sleep separately from my husband and have not had intercourse in more than three years.

There are many benefits to having a primary care provider. But what happens when you no longer have one? We spoke with Emily Hill Bowman, MD, to learn more!

Do the COVID-19 vaccines cause memory loss?

I tested negative two days after finishing my five days of Paxlovid. However, I tested positive three days later.

As technology has improved and our cervical cancer screening tests have become more accurate, guidelines for cervical cancer screening have changed over the years. It is no longer necessary to have tests performed as frequently as in the past.

Question: Are blood clots and/or heart problems potential side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines?

I am 55 and want to know why I sometimes crave sex and other times could care less. Is this normal for people my age?