Common Conditions

Burning pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and persistent discomfort: the signs of a urinary tract infection are hard to miss. A urologist explains what causes UTIs, how to prevent them and how to manage them - and offers hope for those who suffer from them chronically.

An endocrinologist explains why the new name better reflects the common hormonal condition’s signs and symptoms—and how it might affect diagnosis and improve care.

Experts share the steps to take to protect yourself from tick bites and what to do if you’ve been bitten.

An infectious disease expert explains how sepsis develops, why catching it early is critical, and the potential for AI to help diagnosis it.

An expert explains how to protect yourself against the gastrointestinal viral illness and how to treat norovirus symptoms at home.

A dermatologist explains what shingles is and how it spreads, describes the common treatments, and answers common questions.

An emergency medicine doctor explains how lead gets into what we eat, the health risks to know, and simple ways to prevent lead exposure.

A primary care doctor explains what to know about shingles, from the first symptoms to how the vaccine can prevent it.

A “heat dome” is bringing triple-digit temperatures to New York and the U.S. this week. An emergency physician shares how to be prepared for extreme heat and know the signs of heat stroke.

An infectious disease doctor explains the diseases spread by mosquitoes, the symptoms to watch for, and how to avoid getting bitten.