Health Conditions

This year's flu season, combined with COVID and RSV, has hit families hard with illness. Discover why there's now a drug shortage at pharmacies as well.

If you have a child who needs a surgical procedure, chances are, you're slightly nervous. However, your child might have even more fears than you.

A keto diet might appear at first glance to fit the criteria for a joint-friendly meal plan. But its effect on joint pain isn't so straightforward.

There's no question that the heart is one of the most vital organs of the body. This is everything you need to know about atrial septal defects in the heart.

Here's what you need to know about gluten and the impact on your health.

A migraine is more than just a headache. When your go-to treatments don't work, relief could be as close as your local chiropractor's office.

Diabetes can lead to a potentially dangerous symptom: foot ulcers. Here's what happens when you have foot ulcers and how to treat and even prevent them.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers and can be difficult to treat. Learn about a new treatment that can help patients with advanced breast cancer.

You may have heard of a condition described as acute or chronic and wondered what the difference is between them. Here's what you should know.

If you have diabetes, you might be prescribed insulin since your body can't produce enough or is resistant to it . Here's how long it takes for it to work.

Enemas involve inserting liquid into the rectum. Learn what the process involves, what they're used for, and what you need to know about the procedure.

If you have cystic fibrosis, it can be a challenge to maintain a healthy weight. Here's why a high-calorie diet is essential when you have cystic fibrosis.

If you are on a low FODMAP diet, there are many foods you can't eat. But what about alcohol? Here's what to know about imbibing if you are on a low FODMAP diet.

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

Simultaneously having a migraine and an intense stomach ache may sound like a nightmare, but luckily, there are ways to manage these coinciding 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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.