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Body Mass Index (BMI): What It Tells You — And What It Doesn’t

SUNDAY, May 4, 2025 Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number that reflects the relationship between your height and weight. It s widely used in healthcare and publi

What You Should Know About ALS, Also Known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

SATURDAY, May 3, 2025 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) known as Lou Gehrig s Disease based on the iconic 1930s New York Yankee baseball player is a progressi

HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics

an innovation absent from current flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The BPL platform is fully government-owned and free from commercial conflicts of interest, the NIH

Common Diabetes Drug, Metformin, Effective Against Knee Arthritis Pain

A common diabetes drug can be repurposed to help overweight and obese people with knee arthritis, a new study says. Metformin reduced knee arthritis pain during

RFK Jr. to Change Vaccine Testing Rules

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change how vaccines are tested in the U.S., a decision that could im

Medetomidine, a Pet Sedative, Spreads in U.S. Illegal Drug Supply

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 A sedative used in animals is showing up more often in illegal drugs and may be making opioid overdoses harder to treat, U.S. health officia

Living Healthy Tips

10 Tips to Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up at Night

Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep is called sleep-maintenance insomnia. Here are 10 ways to combat it.

Exercises for Your Chest

Find out how to do an upper body workout with no equipment.

Exercises for a Healthy Heart

Keep your heart healthy and your weight down with regular exercise. DrugsLib suggests how to get started, what kind of exercises to do, and how to monitor your workouts.

How Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism

Can you really boost your metabolism and lose weight? Here are the fact about metabolism along with some calorie-burning tips.

Exercise and Weight Loss

DrugsLib explains the health benefits -- and weight loss opportunities -- of even the most mundane physical activities.

7 Meditation Apps for Parents Who Just Need a Minute

Often times, your health can get pushed to the back burner when caring for your kids. That’s why it’s important to find time for your mental health. These meditation apps for parents can help.