Health Conditions

Mono is more common in teens and young adults and there are three phases of the illness. Here's what you may experience in each phase.

With springtime comes allergies, but acupuncture may help reduce allergy symptoms. Here are pressure points that will help reduce your allergies.

Maria Shriver is making waves in the world of Alzheimer's advocacy and research. Here's how she's changing the game for women impacted by the disease.

Without warning, migraine attacks can sneak in and wreak havoc on daily affairs. They can make it challenging to complete daily responsibilities.

Your heart is an extremally important organ. Some exercises are good for people with heart problems. Others aren't, and should absolutely be avoided.

According to a new study in Nature Genetics, people who smoke heavily may have the same risk of lung cell mutations as people who smoke less frequently.

For the roughly 25 to 45 million Americans who deal with irritable bowel syndrome, relief can be hard to find. Could peppermint oil be helpful?

New research has shown that heart health is not only important for keeping our blood flowing and bodies going, but that it even impacts our brain function.

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and it is associated with worse mental health outcomes and quality of life.

Scientists say that mental stress affects the brain-gut axis, which can affect bowel function and cause digestive issues, including constipation.

Essential oils can be a beneficial addition to your health regimen, especially when you're fighting a cold virus. Peppermint oil can do wonders.

Allergies affect over 50 million people in the U.S. annually, and pet allergies are among the most common, but that doesn't mean you can't have a pet.

Every year, around 20% of Americans experience flu, and the average American adult experiences 2 or 3 colds. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your risk.

Actress Karen Grassle, best known as Ma on the beloved "Little House on the Prairie" television show, took on a much different role in her latest film.

Aphasia is a brain disorder that causes a person to have difficulty speaking or understanding the speech of others. Here are the causes.

The frequency of food and skin childhood allergies has been rising in recent years, so why are they becoming so common? Here's what you need to know.

If you or someone you know has gone on the keto diet, you're probably wondering about those nasty headaches.

In people with psoriatic arthritis, the immune system attacks healthy cells, and in turn, causes inflammation in the joints. Can it affect heart health as well?

Usually, a fever can last for a few days or up to a week, depending on your health problem, age, lifestyle, or some seasonal changes.

Without periods of rest from repeated stress, the body becomes chronically stressed, which may lead to damage and disease. Is there any way to reverse this?

Colds may seem relatively simple but it turns out that each one has four stages, and understanding each can help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Dementia is a broad term that describes many kinds of symptoms. Here is how it's treated.

If you've wondered what those unsightly, bulging veins in your legs are, you may have varicose veins. So what causes this condition?

Here's what you should know about the different stages of dementia.

Gout is one of the oldest diagnoses known to humankind. Read about what really causes it, who gets it, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.

Magnesium has many health benefits. Here's what you should know about its connection to asthma.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the air pathways and lungs by blocking them with mucus or causing them to swell.