Health Conditions

You may know tomatoes as being a healthy food to incorporate in your diet. But can they actually thwart diseases like cancer? Here's what to know.

Some headaches come and go, but persistent headaches come back too often. Luckily, there are some methods that can help prevent them before they even start.

For people living with IBD (whether it's ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), learning how to manage a flare-up is crucial. Here are some helpful strategies.

If your doctor recommends surgical treatment, you may meet with a general surgeon. What is a general surgeon and what kind of procedures do they specialize in?

Vegetables and whole foods provide many nutrients our bodies need to thrive. But with colon cancer, can a vegan diet help protect you or work against you?

Health experts are predicting a high number of flu cases even as we're still battling COVID-19. But what happens to your body if you get the two simultaneously?

Singer Celine Dion has been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disease. Learn more about Stiff Person Syndrome and what the condition entails.

If you have recurring yeast infections, there might be an unexpected explanation. Here are some surprising factors that can cause yeast infections.

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away at 71 from colon cancer and her death has doctors issuing an important warning. Read on to find out what you should know.

Getting the cold can be a real bummer. Now, scientists may have identified a new factor in why we get them, suggesting they don't call it a cold for no reason.

Growth hormone deficiency is a condition that can affect children and adults, resulting in poor growth and other health problems. Here's what you need to know.

It's possible to make your life with sciatica more stress-free than you might think. Just make sure to avoid doing some of these everyday things.

Bloating is common and typically resolves on its own. But if you experience it often, you may wonder if supplements like probiotics can help.

While allergy shots are given to avoid the pesky symptoms that come along with allergies, you should also be aware of how long each appointment will take.

Left untreated, high blood sugar can be dangerous. Learn the fastest ways to treat high blood sugar quickly and when you should see a doctor instead.

A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association says having shingles can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke for 12 years or more.

Kirstie Alley was loved and honored by many throughout her long acting career. Here's what to know about the late actress's passing.

Learn about getting access to home health care, what types of home health care are available, and some of the health care services that can be provided at home.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is by far the most common symptom of endometrial cancer. However, there are some more unexpected symptoms as well. Keep reading.

Biofeedback therapy is designed to help people learn how to control certain physiological processes. Read about its different forms and how it is practiced.

Catching a fever as an adult can be serious. However, for newborns, a short-term spike in body temperature can definitely be more threatening.

If you regularly feel anxiety, you may find yourself worrying about a plethora of things. But do you need to worry about anxiety causing atrial fibrillation?

When it comes to protecting your heart, researchers say drinking this type of tea may help. Here's what they found about tea drinking and heart health.

Many people use oral or inhaled steroids to manage their allergies. Discover information about a new study that says these treatments may be bad for your brain.

Due to the nutrient content of beets, it has been theorized that they might fight cancer. Here's what the research currently says about beets and cancer.

People with celiac, gluten sensitivity, or a wheat allergy may follow a gluten-free diet. But, could eliminating these foods lead to constipation?

It can be confusing when two health conditions are similar. Here's a breakdown of two similar conditions -- peptic ulcers and gastritis -- and how they differ.