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Your heart pounds, flutters, or seems to skip beats -- you might call these feelings palpitations. Although they can feel scary, most aren't serious and rarely need treatment. https://wb.md/3L5IyEV pic.twitter.com/5OOuKuREk9

Melatonin is one of the most used supplements in the U.S. But to get the most from it, it helps to understand how it works and what it can and can’t do for you. Learn more: https://wb.md/3N6Fz0q pic.twitter.com/9bFK1rzZKt

In the U.S., few spiders can actually hurt you with their bite. Learn to recognize the ones that can: https://wb.md/38jh9lm pic.twitter.com/3q8tZw5upI

A new study questions the conventional wisdom of using steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs to treat low back pain if exercise and other non-drug therapies don’t work right away.https://wb.md/3N5Se3q pic.twitter.com/pi2x8UoOlC

People over 50 are at higher risk of the kind of pneumonia caused by bacteria rather than the one caused by a virus. Called pneumococcal pneumonia, it can be life-threatening. https://wb.md/3Pdntvk pic.twitter.com/WW7K9Sie51

U.S. deaths attributed to drug overdoses topped 100,000 last year for the first time, the CDC reported Wednesday.https://wb.md/39XFttH pic.twitter.com/LhKPsyRVEN

oung adults who struggle to afford food face an increased risk of diabetes later in life, possibly due to the long-term effects of eating cheaper, less nutritious food. https://wb.md/38pOqvo pic.twitter.com/8HB4sBRHf9

Danger for doctors: Nearly 1 in 4 hospital doctors are mistreated at work by patients, visitors and other doctors, and female doctors are nearly two times more likely than male doctors to face this abuse, a new study reveals. https://wb.md/3L9A6EG pic.twitter.com/G1oJn3Pjf3

Melatonin is essential for sleeping well. Most nuts have a good amount of melatonin -- pistachios and almonds are among the highest. https://wb.md/3N6lh73 pic.twitter.com/nA9X6HLdLk

Emma, a 29-year-old communications manager, recently found out that she is six weeks pregnant. https://wb.md/3MbC2hc pic.twitter.com/J1RCgduM39

Did you know spinach can rev up your sex drive in more ways than one? The leafy green is rich in magnesium, a mineral that can boost testosterone. It also has iron, which can help desire, arousal, orgasm, and sexual satisfaction, particularly in women. https://wb.md/3spoDdl pic.twitter.com/bfiU6t7Me2

Some smokers might not get lung cancer because of their DNA, researchers report in a new study. https://wb.md/3NbQ2HI pic.twitter.com/2MQui51MGd

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is usually caused by something directly related to your ears. But, if you hear buzzing, roaring, clicking, or hissing sounds, see your doctor to find out what’s going on. https://wb.md/39U51rE pic.twitter.com/JT7yx2YQgd

North Korea reported its first COVID-19 outbreak on Thursday, declaring a national emergency and imposing a national lockdown. https://wb.md/3l2yX79 pic.twitter.com/vnRDVarGEz

Though it’s hard to know exactly what causes plantar fasciitis, it’s more common as you hit middle age, especially between 40 and 60. https://wb.md/3FEXh8z pic.twitter.com/7zH8imR4bv

Just like drugs, caffeine alters the chemistry of your brain if you take it in regularly over time. https://wb.md/3yLqb5N pic.twitter.com/8OZrJ0oBFK

Loss of taste and smell are far less likely with Omicron and its subvariants than earlier versions of the coronavirus, a new study finds. https://wb.md/3w96oLu pic.twitter.com/QSVoqOaxuo

Your bones tend to weaken as you age. But it’s not unavoidable. Here are things you can do to keep them as strong as possible. https://wb.md/3yteQXA pic.twitter.com/HXsSizc6H9

There's no perfect meal plan to help you feel better if you've got RA, but go for a variety of nutritious foods. https://wb.md/3Lc8uPm pic.twitter.com/JF1h8vLaxq