Health Conditions

Keeping your blood pressure low could be as easy as grabbing this colorful veggie from your fridge, and it might also help prevent colon cancer.

For avid snackers sticking to a low-carb diet, there's an easy-to-prepare option that not only has cholesterol-lowering properties, but also helps you poop.

If you have high cholesterol levels, there are a number of ways you can improve your health. One is to incorporate helpful foods into your everyday diet.

Football star Patrick Mahomes has a favorite snack that can usually be found on many people's plates. But its hidden ingredient can affect your blood sugar.

If you're tuning in to the Super Bowl, there's a chance your blood pressure will rise -- not just because of the results, but also due to poor snack choices.

Can a high-protein Italian cheese really decrease your risk of colorectal cancer? In an exclusive interview, an expert talks about what current research says.

Health officials in this U.S. state are reporting the largest tuberculosis outbreak in American history. Here's what to know about this lung disease.

Many changes happen to the body once a person passes 80 years of age. Recent research hints at aging's unexpected effect on one's cancer risk as well.

If you're suffering from high blood pressure or constipation, there is a certain type of vegetable juice that can help with either - or both - of those.

Have you ever found yourself enjoying a meal, then needing to bolt to the restroom immediately after finishing? We asked an expert to explain why this happens.

Certain foods can help tremendously with regulating your bowel movements, as well as your gut health. One unexpected example: a particular green vegetable.

The term "cholesterol granuloma" may make you think of diet-related issues. In reality, though, this condition can affect your ears in surprising ways.

The next time you visit your local grocery, make sure you pick up this underrated vegetable that's closely related to broccoli. It can help your blood pressure.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory regarding alcohol and it's link to seven types of cancer. Here's what we know about the risk.

We have yet to find the cure for cancer, but there are ways to treat the disease and mitigate your risk of dying from it - like these popular medications.

Regardless of why you do it, skipping breakfast could be affecting your blood pressure. Here's what to know about starting your day in a heart-healthy way.

As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But could biting into this crunchy fruit daily be the unexpected key to lowering high cholesterol?

Drinking cranberry juice every day can provide a host of health benefits. This red beverage may also have an unexpected effect on your heart health.

Looking to lower cholesterol, reduce your risk of blood clots, and prevent cancer? Then add this underrated fruit to your antioxidant arsenal.

Recovering from norovirus gives the body a certain level of protection for some time. But it's important to know if it's possible to get infected again.

In December 2015, professional football running back James Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's what we know about this disease and his recovery.

Just like with the flu and COVID, it's important to wash your hands often to prevent the spread of norovirus, but can hand sanitizer be a good substitute?

Health experts warn against drinking alcohol for evidence-based reasons. As it turns out, even just one drink between meals can affect your blood pressure.

When it comes to E. coli, some groups of people are more likely to get sick from it than others. But as it turns out, your blood type may also affect your risk.

People who are monitoring their heart health should avoid certain kinds of food. These foods, some of which may be surprising, may cause high cholesterol.

Getting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease affects one's life expectancy. However, there are various factors that can influence this, depending on the patient.

Lots of people drink cranberry juice for its taste and purported health benefits. Research suggests it may have an unexpected effect on lung cancer risk, too.