John Edward Swartzberg, M.D.

Getting vaccinated for the flu in late summer, particularly for older adults, may mean less protection from the virus as flu season ramps up in the winter.

If you have persistent stomach distress, don’t take it lightly: It could be gastritis. Here’s how it’s caused and how to find relief.

Many older adults mistakenly believe their sadness is a normal part of aging. But untreated late-life depression can intensify. Here’s how to find help.

The average adult sits for nearly eight hours a day. Here’s why that’s harmful to your health, and what you can do about it.

Tendinitis and stress fractures are common among people who do the same exercise repeatedly or often. Here’s how you can help prevent them.

Few medical treatments have proven effective against the searing pain of sciatica. But these 5 home remedies may help ease your pain.

The Senate health bill could make health care unaffordable for Americans with pre-existing conditions who must buy insurance on their own. Here’s what to know.

Statins remain the standard of care for most people with high cholesterol levels. But for others at high risk, it is reasonable to consider a PCSK9 inhibitor.

It’s a common complaint about Medicare drug plans: A patient goes to the drugstore to pick up a prescription, only to find out the plan won’t cover it.

Every minute counts during a stroke, but disabling or deadly delays occur frequently after patients reach a hospital’s emergency room for treatment.