ScienceInsights

Feeling sick and wondering what's going around? RSV, flu, COVID, and norovirus are all still circulating. Here's how to tell them apart.

Acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir all treat herpes, but the right choice depends on your situation. Here's how they compare.

An itchy throat can stem from allergies, dryness, or acid reflux. Here are practical remedies that can bring real relief.

Practical guidance on managing diarrhea, from staying hydrated and eating the right foods to knowing when symptoms warrant a call to your doctor.

Anxiety affects your heart in real, measurable ways. Learn how stress hormones, chronic worry, and panic episodes impact cardiovascular health long-term.

Achy legs can stem from several causes, each with practical fixes — from elevation and hydration to knowing when to see a doctor.

Lexapro can take several weeks to ease anxiety symptoms. Here's a realistic look at what to expect during the first days, weeks, and months of treatment.

From Pepto-Bismol to prescription antiemetics, here's what actually helps with nausea and vomiting and when to see a doctor.

From cold compresses to surgery, here's what actually works for eye bags depending on their cause and severity.

From zinc timing to honey for coughs, here's what science actually supports for recovering from a cold more quickly.