Health Conditions

If you have asthma, you might be concerned that wearing a mask will be uncomfortable or unsafe. Here's what you need to know.

Joint pain is fairly common and can occur due to an underlying health condition or an injury. But what about joints that are hot to the touch?

Studies have shown that exercise may help gout symptoms or even prevent them. Given these facts, what specific workouts are best for people with gout?

Purpura rash is often confused with a bruise, but the two are actually different. Here's what you need to know.

Purpura is a rash in which small spots of blood appear on the skin. Here's what you need to know about purpura, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Understanding the possible triggers and causes of panic attacks can significantly help improve your quality of life. Here are some of the most common ones.

Those with an inflammatory bowel disease are also often plagued by mental health issues. Here we delve into the connection between them.

Some eye problems are no big deal. But some of the most serious eye problems don't have any noticeable symptoms until the diseases reach their later stages.

A pinched nerve can be incredibly painful and may potentially affect your day-to-day life. Can a visit to a massage therapist help give you some relief?

The rising number of babesiosis cases shouldn't be ignored. It's beneficial to learn about this relatively rare but potentially fatal tick-borne infection.

While you'll often hear caregivers say "They grow up so fast," is it really our physical growth that's responsible for the growing pains of childhood?

If you regularly exercise, you may wonder how safe it is to work out during a gout flare. Here's what to know about working out when you have gout.

"Jane the Virgin" actress Gina Rodriguez has Hashimoto's disease and has been on a journey to take control over her health. Read on to learn more.

Health experts have found that the deadly bacterial infection found in recently recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears products can spread from person to person.

Nasal congestion occurs when the nasal cavity is swollen and there is a buildup of mucus. These are some ways to quickly decongest your nose without medication.

Cigarette smoking accounts for up to 90% of all lung cancer deaths in the United States. In addition to smoking, however, there are other risk factors to watch.

In the U.S., there are about 2,500 annual norovirus outbreaks. This is what an infectious disease expert says can help prevent its spread in children.

Though as many as 10% of women have endometriosis, the condition remains hard to diagnose and treat. Why is this?

A remedy for fasting headache pain is to eat, but that might not be possible for some. However, there are ways to prevent fasting headaches and get relief.

With laughter being such an integral part of being human, can it have some negative effects? Here are some potential downsides to side-splitting laughter.

While 2D mammograms are the current standard of care in detecting breast cancer, they may be replaced by 3D mammograms in the future. Here's what research says.

If you have a UTI, you can still exercise safely while you're healing -- but there are some things to keep in mind.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition, and while there's no cure, a treatment plan can help manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups.

A butterfly rash is a symptom of lupus, but does the presence of a butterfly rash always mean that you have lupus? Or could it be caused by other things?

Screening for colorectal cancer usually begins at 45 years old. Get ahead of colorectal cancer by paying close attention to what your body is telling you.

Some people with asthma may notice that their symptoms worsen at night, but why is this the case? Read on to learn more.

Most are aware of the risks of developing lung cancer, especially those who smoke. But what about those who have never touched a cigarette in their life?