Elaine K. Howley

Tight turns can lop critical seconds in a close open water race.

Even for potentially deadly melanoma, 98 percent of cases are survivable if the tumor is caught in the earliest stage.

How to recognize the risks and symptoms of melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

The work isn’t easy and the pay isn’t great, leading to staffing shortages.

An overview of preterm births and what to expect when your baby arrives too soon.

Getting the appropriate legal instruments in place early can help ensure the right care.

Accumulations of cells and other particulate matter can generate annoying tonsil stones.

From Les Enfants Poissons to matriarch of natation, Agnes Beckwith inspired a generation of female swimmers.

Some conditions are a function of age, while others have age as a risk factor.

What to expect and how to prepare for procedures that involve these powerful pain blocking drugs.

As we age, foot health can change and impact overall health.

This chronic disease affects the entire body and may require assistance from several specialists.

Feeding tubes help patients get enough nutrition when they can’t eat or drink adequately on their own.

Stay true to your needs when navigating the bewildering range of options.

In one survey, people who cultivated some form of spiritual or religious life had less fear about aging.