A burn can happen in seconds. Many can be treated safely at home, but knowing what to do (and what not to do) can make a difference in how your skin heals.

Protecting your heart health long-term also includes preventing infections such as the flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia. Vaccines are considered safe for most people with heart disease and are an important way to reduce the risk of severe illness.

Here’s what you need to know about when to get a tetanus shot, which injuries require a booster and why vaccination remains important throughout adulthood.

Dupuytren’s contracture affects the tissue beneath the skin of the palm. Over time, that tissue thickens and tightens, forming cords that pull one or more fingers toward the palm.

A cardiac stress test helps doctors see how well your heart works during physical activity or simulated exercise. It can help identify blocked arteries, abnormal heart rhythms and other problems before they worsen.

While a colonoscopy remains the standard for detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, there are alternatives. The ACS has recently released guidelines regarding a new blood test called Shield for people at average risk.

Ophthalmologist Lauren O’Neill, MD, a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, explains the differences between upper and lower blepharoplasty and what patients can expect.

The PREVENT (Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events) risk calculator may help reduce those numbers by helping doctors determine a person’s future risk for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event and recommend preventive measures to lower that risk.

“Bigorexia,” also called muscle dysmorphia, is a condition in which the pursuit of muscle becomes an obsession. Leah Jesse, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains what it is, why boys are particularly vulnerable and what families should watch for.

When most people think about obesity, they think about body weight or body mass index (BMI). But those numbers only tell part of the story. That’s where body composition testing, including the InBody machine, can help patients better understand their health.