Health Conditions

Before donating blood, eating certain foods will set you up for success. Learn which foods to eat, and which to avoid, before your blood donation.

The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches?

Donating blood can help people recover from illness, accidents, and natural disasters. First, you'll want to know your blood type and how much you can donate.

When you're having an asthma attack, your airways become swollen and inflamed, resulting in wheezing, chest tightness or pain, and severe shortness of breath.

Blood pressure tends to be lower in the summer. In the winter, blood vessels can narrow in response to the cold, creating more pressure.

Hangovers can bring on headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dehydration after drinking. Sometimes, these symptoms can even make you feel feverish. Why is this?

Let's take a look at some supplements that have blood-thinning properties. Note: Always ask your doctor before trying out any new supplements.

Changes in blood sugar don't just affect diabetics. Here are a few surprising things that can drive up your blood sugar or make it plummet below normal levels.

Donating blood is a necessary and generous act that can save lives. Only 3% of Americans give blood annually, so what makes someone ineligible to donate blood?

Crohn's flare-ups can be extremely painful. So much so, on days when symptoms are most severe, it can affect one's ability to function as they normally would.

Like other gastric issues, Crohn's Disease is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as an upset stomach or severe heartburn. Neither description is true.

Doping may boost your athletic performance, but it can also cause "sludging," which can slow down your heart rate and cause clots.

Many people know the importance of tracking your heart rate during exercise, but your resting heart rate is a significant indicator of your health too.

There are many factors that can spike your blood pressure, temporarily or long term. Here's a look at a few sneaky things that could affect your blood pressure.

Diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of food poisoning. So how is it that this illness can cause symptoms unrelated to digestion, like a high fever?

The reality TV star has chosen to be public about his diagnosis, to show others that a full life is possible, even with a disease like Crohn's.

If you have high blood pressure, you already know that certain medications are off limits. If you use antihistamines to combat allergies, this too can be risky.

Although uncomfortable, most people will likely get a cold sore at some point in their lives. The good news is that there are ways to relieve cold sore pain.

In the last year, you've probably had your temperature taken more times than you can count, but do you know when you should seek treatment for a fever?

You may want to think twice before you "stop and smell the roses," specifically the kind found in perfumes if you've become prone to smell-induced headaches.

Bloodshot eyes appear for several reasons: your eyes are not getting enough oxygen, they've been exposed to environmental irritants, or you have an infection.

"EndeavorRX" uses "sensory stimuli and simultaneous motor challenges" to work the parts of the brain that control our attention span.

When a person's blood pressure reaches 180 over 120, blood vessels become damaged. They can begin to leak, which affects the heart's ability to do its job.

Lower blood pressure is considered a sign of good health. But if blood pressure readings get too low, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition.

Long before Eilish became famous, she was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Read on to learn about the singer's history with the neurological disorder.

Prediabetes is a health condition in which your blood sugar is higher than normal. What's it mean if you have this common condition?

Food allergies and food intolerances are actually quite different from each other, with very different health risks.