Health

Plastic surgery demand has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, with Botox and breast augmentations among the most popular procedures. Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali joined LX News to explain why patients are treating Botox and plastic surgery as a form of self-care — and when he advises patients not to do it.

New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia

Kiandre’a Pound is the mother of mini-trainer Kynsley who’s gone viral for adorably motivating her mom to complete her home workouts.

In 2018, one analysis found there were four liquor stores for every grocery store in South Los Angeles. That’s why the Healthy Neighborhood Market Network is transforming liquor stores into healthy food stores—without getting rid of the liquor. Twelve miles away in Compton, Roland Jackson is also on a mission to provide locals with healthy food options. NBCLX’s Cody Broadway...

As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis

A new U.S. study shows Black children die more often after common surgeries than whites

Dr. Alexander Davit speaks on hair tourniquet syndrome in babies, a rare condition that involves hair becoming so tightly wrapped around an appendage that it results in pain, injury, and sometime even the loss of the appendage.

If you decide to have an alcoholic drink, limiting yourself to one a day is best — whether you’re a man or woman.

TikTok mom Jessica Woo has gained over 2.5 million followers on the site by posting videos of creative, healthy meals designed for parents. Watch her cook a delicious heart-shaped barbeque chicken pizza and chicken teriyaki stir fry dish.

In about a minute-and-a-half, D.C. cardiologist Dr. Reginald Robinson explained what health inequity is and how to address it. “Transportation, housing, security, policing — all those factors play a role in precipitating cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. We can’t look at just one particular factor,” he said Wednesday at a city news conference on the coronavirus pandemic.

News4’s Doreen Gentzler has the latest research on which type of cloth mask is the best at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

To mark Brain Health Awareness Month, Max Lugavere, the author of “The Genius Life,” joins LX News to talk about foods that will boost your brain health as you age.

As more people are choosing plant-based food over meat products, registered dietitian Brittany Link weighs in with recommendations for a plant-based diet, such as being cautious of your food intake and making sure you get enough nutrients.

Celebrity fitness trainer Patrick Murphy discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the coronavirus and how good hygiene, taking vitamin C and exercise are essential habits to stay in shape.

Ashley Everett may be Beyoncé’s Dance Captain, but even she needs inspiration to work out consistently. Now she’s inspiring her Instagram followers to come along on her fitness journey with this “fit-choreo” routine and others like it.

Howard physicians and residents are taking a knee to support the black community and protest police brutality. News4’s Cory Smith reports.

In the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody, people across the country are gathering to protest racial injustice in America, even as the coronavirus continues to spread.

Contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant has had open heart surgery to fix a heart condition she has had since birth