The purpose of the study is to examine the endocannabinoid (eCB) function in individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) who take methadone or suboxone by measuring cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) ...

Extended screen use can strain the neck and shoulders, but a Yale Medicine spine expert says simple habit changes can help relieve pain and prevent long-term problems. Tech neck—a term used to ...

Yale Medicine specialists explain how new oral forms of GLP-1 obesity medications work, how effective they are, and what to consider before switching from the shot. If you’ve been avoiding GLP-1 ...

Hormones, anatomy, and life stages can change how digestive symptoms show up for women—and when to seek care. Digestive issues are part of being human. But if you are a woman, they may show up more ...

A Yale Medicine physician discusses when a rabies vaccination may be necessary. Human cases of rabies are rare in the United States—fewer than five people develop the disease per year—but exposure to ...

Virtually everyone has experienced stress at one time or another—a feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

There’s no need to “fix” young, healthy skin—but many kids want elaborate routines and products that could do more harm than good. Maybe your elementary-schooler is suddenly obsessed with creating a ...

What are the risk factors for shoulder labrum tears? What are the symptoms of shoulder labrum tears? How is a shoulder labrum tear diagnosed? How is a shoulder labrum tear treated? A shoulder labrum ...

Minimally invasive, catheter-based approaches are making cardiac care easier for patients—and they can be life-saving. A man in the throes of a heart attack arrives at the emergency room worried that ...

Some foods carry more risk than others. We’ll help you understand what to watch for—and how to stay safe. Food poisoning isn’t the first thing you think about when you grab a quick snack or eat a ...

Persistent heel pain can slow you down—whether you’re running, jumping, or strolling the grocery store aisles. In many cases, a common foot condition called plantar fasciitis is the culprit. This ...

One of the most common questions women have about intrauterine devices (IUDs) is if insertion hurts, says Tessa Madden, MD, a Yale Medicine obstetrician-gynecologist and family planning specialist.