Health Conditions

If you have high cholesterol, you may wonder what that means for your health. Read on to learn what happens to your body when you have high cholesterol.

Mild cases of arm pain can often be attributed to overuse, such as muscle cramps that emerge after typing for long periods of time.

Although lupus can cause inflammation throughout the body, that doesn't mean every person who has lupus will experience the exact same symptoms.

Antidepressants can have effects beyond treating depression, including pain relief. Does this mean they can also relieve migraines? Here's what science says.

The body is more prone to hypoglycemia after giving birth, and this in turn can cause a range of serious symptoms. Read on to learn more.

It's important to be able to distinguish between a spider bite and a MRSA infection. Both may appear similar, but there are key differences to keep in mind.

People with seasonal allergies might be finding their symptoms starting earlier in the spring or lingering longer in the fall. This isn't a fluke. Here's why.

Mitochondrial disease refers to a group of individual genetic disorders resulting from insufficient energy production in the body. Learn more about it here.

Research has shown that some kinds of birth control can provide the additional positive effect of reducing some cancer risk. Read on to learn more.

If you have an ovarian cyst during pregnancy, here's what you should know about how it might affect you and how you can manage it.

If you've experienced constipation before, you've probably taken medication like MiraLAX or Metamucil. However, many may be wondering which one is better.

f you recently noticed a change in your urine, it may be a good idea to let your doctor know. The underlying cause may be harmless, or may actually be serious.

For women experiencing vaginal dryness, laser therapy may be a viable treatment option. Read on to learn more.

Hypoglycemia has also been linked with a condition known as diabetic retinopathy, a condition characterized by vision impairment, which can worsen. Here's why.

In "Life by Ella," Lily Brooks O'Briant plays a 13-year-old with a new lease on life after beating cancer. The actress discusses her role and activism work.

While metformin is good at its job, some taking the medication may experience side effects. However, discontinuing it on your own could make matters worse.

Gout is a common form of arthritis characterized by chronic pain, swelling, and inflammation of various joints. About 8.3 million adults in the U.S. have gout.

Although feeling a pulse in your stomach typically isn't a concern, there is one cause for a pulse in your stomach that might warrant a visit to the doctor.

The recommended way of treating toenail fungal infections is through medications and/or procedures. However, there are some methods you can try at home.

Hip pain is a common problem, affecting about 10% of the general population and increasing with age. However, these signs indicate that it could be bone cancer.

Those tiny red branching lines on your face from broken blood vessels can appear for a number of reasons. But there are steps you can take to prevent them.

As with any drug, Ozempic may come with certain side effects. Here's what you should know about whether Ozempic can affect your kidney health.

If your doctor diagnoses precancerous cells on or in your body, you may wonder if this means you'll definitely develop cancer. Here's what you should know.

An asthma attack may strike at any moment, so identifying and reducing exposure to the specific factors that affect you can help prevent a potential crisis.

Canker sores are a common mouth ailment, and they usually clear on their own with a week or two. But what should you do if one just won't go away?

Women with a cervical stump can go on to develop cervical stump cancer. Here's everything you need to know about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Insulin resistance is commonly associated with diabetes, but can you be insulin resistant and not diabetic?