Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

Thick, yellow, and brittle toenails are often caused by fungal infections like onychomycosis, which thrives in moist environments and on keratin. Risk factors include diabetes, poor circulation, and ...

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Owwww, howls your child while holding its ear and crying. Recent findings can lead to the development of a vaccine to protect against a very common type of ear infection.

A nationally-published, award-winning journalist, Alex Biese joined the CURE team as an assistant managing editor in April 2023. Prior to that, Alex's work was published in outlets including the ...

The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.

An inflamed colon, also known as colitis, can be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or certain medications. Symptoms of colon inflammation can include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, ...

To manage your psoriasis, you’ll need ongoing care. And your treatment may change throughout your life. You may need to see a dermatologist and other specialists as well as your primary doctor. You ...

This story, originally published in September, is being resurfaced following the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol. President Donald Trump and other federal officials on ...

What non-surgical means are there of curing 'glue ear' in a four-year old? I hope you can help John. This condition is really making my child's life a misery.