Health Conditions

Can smoking marijuana really cause your mouth to dry up? Learn about some of the potentially negative effects of smoking weed and make an informed decision.

If you tend to indulge in a bit more food and drink during the holidays, you'll want to be aware of holiday heart syndrome. Here are the signs to look out for.

TV producer and the creator of so many legendary comedy shows of yesteryear, Norman Lear, died December 5 at the age of 101. Here is his cause of death.

Should cracks on your poop be a cause for panic, or is it normal for stools to have such an appearance. Here are some of the possible explanations.

Beans can be an excellent addition to most diets if you're lacking in specific nutrients. But if you suffer from any of these health conditions, avoid them.

On Sunday December 17, actor James McCaffrey died of causes related to his cancer diagnosis of multiple myeloma, TMZ reports. McCaffrey was 65.

Your heart never stops working, even when you sleep. Do you know what your heart age is? We'll explain why it matters and how to calculate it.

When you think of a long-term commitment with someone, you think of shared interests, values, and goals. You probably don't think of shared medical conditions.

Have you ever experienced a seemingly random tingling sensation in your left arm? As it turns out, there are many possible explanations. Keep reading.

Just three days after the beloved actor died at age 61 on December 11, his rep confirmed a common disease led to his death.

Have you ever felt a wave of nausea so powerful, you wished you could stop it immediately? Traditional Chinese medicine describes a button on the body for that.

Out of all the reasons for a person to end up at a hospital's emergency room, this one is among the worst . Learn more about this life-threatening ER peril.

Did you know that while you sleep, your brain is hard at work cleaning itself? In fact, one sleep position is better for this than others. Here's what to know.

Removing splinters can be an excruciatingly challenging experience. Fortunately, there's a relatively simple fruit hack you can try, involving a common fruit.

A ton of bad things can happen to your body if your water intake is insufficient. For example, your kidneys will suffer if you don't drink enough water.

The use of marijuana can come with a host of side effects. Interestingly, the kinds that you may experience can vary if you're a man or a woman. Read on.

It's not unusual to turn to pain killers when you suffer from a headache. What may be surprising is that a certain type of headache drug could worsen things.

Being unable to appreciate or grasp sarcasm says something about your sense of humor. Interestingly, it can also be a telling sign of your brain health.

Did you know that it's actually possible for you to have a marijuana allergy? It's important to know about how this can happen before you try using cannabis.

According to ancient Chinese medicine-related beliefs, your body has a "button" you can press to fight indigestion. Read this to find out where it is.

There's a particular time of year when the risk of heart attack increases, according to research. Read on to find out; the answer may (or may not) surprise you.

Here's a potentially surprising source of relief for you the next time you feel a persistent headache: A food that's rich in protein. Find out what it is.

The body undergoes numerous changes in the hours following a person's death. But there are certain types of organisms within the body that survive the process.

Pooping can often be a very relieving experience, so much so that it might even cause you to get the chills. Well, there's a specific reason why.

Many people enjoy a good sandwich, but we don't often think about health benefits. It turns out, one particular spread might effect your risk of cancer.

Some people have adopted the signing habit to help them poop. As quirky as it may sound, this practice has scientific proof.

Skipping meals, regardless of the reason, can have some pretty dire consequences, particularly with regard to the acids in your stomach. Read on to learn more.