Health Conditions

White bread has a high glycemic index, which can be dangerous for diabetics because it rapidly delivers glucose to the bloodstream.

Turmeric aka curcumin shows great promise for anti-inflammatory responses in the body, but absorption may be limited, so method of consumption is important.

Blood is the primary carrier of oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. It is made of plasma, which is 80% water and 20% solid material.

If you have high blood pressure, it's important to be mindful of your diet. Cooking with one specific oil can help you manage the condition.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1 in 100 people worldwide, putting them at risk for other illnesses, such as anemia.

Many Americans have seasonal allergies and struggle to find relief. Here's everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Since many people will likely be affected by the cold and allergies, it's important to take stock of the symptoms to properly treat them.

Intermittent fasting triggers a "metabolic switch" that helps the body and brain in several ways, but can it help those with diabetes?

Colds and the flu are two common illnesses. It can be tricky to tell which one you're suffering from because they share many of the same symptoms.

If left untreated, diabetes can jeopardize not only a person's quality of life but their very life itself. These are some of the symptoms to watch for.

Heart attacks result from a blockage, but cardiac arrest results from a full stoppage, and can result in death within minutes.

Heart attacks are startlingly common, but they often come with some warning signs that should prompt you to seek medical attention. Read on to learn more.

Today, garlic's many health benefits continue to be studied. Is it true that this food can help you reduce high blood pressure over time?

Sugar can lead to chronic inflammation, so it's best to consume no more than 4 grams of added sugar daily.

Most sleep experts agree that keeping the bedroom temperature on the cool side is the best for sound sleep.

You almost certainly know someone with high blood pressure, but do you know the causes of the condition? Here's a look at some, plus symptoms and treatments.

A bloody mary itself won't serve as a cure for a hangover, but its non-alcoholic ingredients — including tomato juice — may help ease symptoms.

Body aches, fever, and nausea are common side effects of the flu shot that also resemble symptoms of the flu virus — but you can't get the flu from the shot.

Diabetes is a condition where your body either has difficulty metabolizing insulin or it does not produce insulin at all. What happens when it goes untreated?

CBD is a natural alternative to over-the-counter medications to treat pain and inflammation. Here's what we know about how it can help with headaches.

When you smoke, the bronchial tubes of your lungs become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. However, quitting allows them to recover.

Before a transfusion, your blood will be tested to make sure the blood you are receiving is compatible, then an IV will transport new blood into your veins.

Inattentive ADHD — formerly known as ADD — is characterized by inattention and distractibility, and falls under the category of ADHD. which has two other types.

O+ is the most common blood type, but O- is the type that can help the most people, as it won't create an immune reaction when mixed with other types.

Fasting glucose levels that are 99 mg/dL or lower are considered normal, but levels that fall between 100 and 125 mg/dL indicate prediabetes,

Fevers can cause sweating and chills, but also scary symptoms like hallucinations. Why is this, and what should you do if you experience a fever hallucination?

While most cold symptoms are pretty mild, nobody enjoys having them. But new scientific research suggests that colds may actually predate humanity itself.