Health Conditions

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

The truth is blood donation is easy, but you need to be armed with what you can and cannot do before choosing to give your blood.

If you experience headaches often, you should keep track of when they occur, how painful they are, how long they last, and what you were doing prior to onset.

Cold sores and canker sores are both painful lesions that can occur in or around the mouth, but what's the real difference between them? Read on to learn more.

Donating blood continues to be a critical way to help patients in need. Different kinds of blood donations are needed, so what's the difference between them?

You may have heard the term "hay fever," but what does it even mean, and how is it different from allergies? Read on to learn more.

In a world where vaccines have eliminated diseases such as smallpox and polio, you may wonder why there's no vaccine for the common cold. Read on to find out.

There are more than 30 blood types currently recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusions. One is so rare that it was once thought impossible.

You may have been told that late-night eating isn't good for you, but is that true? Here's the connection between those midnight snacks and your heart health.

Before donating blood, eating certain foods will set you up for success. Learn which foods to eat, and which to avoid, before your blood donation.

The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches?

Donating blood can help people recover from illness, accidents, and natural disasters. First, you'll want to know your blood type and how much you can donate.

When you're having an asthma attack, your airways become swollen and inflamed, resulting in wheezing, chest tightness or pain, and severe shortness of breath.

Blood pressure tends to be lower in the summer. In the winter, blood vessels can narrow in response to the cold, creating more pressure.

Hangovers can bring on headaches, fatigue, nausea, and dehydration after drinking. Sometimes, these symptoms can even make you feel feverish. Why is this?

Let's take a look at some supplements that have blood-thinning properties. Note: Always ask your doctor before trying out any new supplements.

Changes in blood sugar don't just affect diabetics. Here are a few surprising things that can drive up your blood sugar or make it plummet below normal levels.

Donating blood is a necessary and generous act that can save lives. Only 3% of Americans give blood annually, so what makes someone ineligible to donate blood?

Crohn's flare-ups can be extremely painful. So much so, on days when symptoms are most severe, it can affect one's ability to function as they normally would.

Like other gastric issues, Crohn's Disease is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as an upset stomach or severe heartburn. Neither description is true.

Doping may boost your athletic performance, but it can also cause "sludging," which can slow down your heart rate and cause clots.

Many people know the importance of tracking your heart rate during exercise, but your resting heart rate is a significant indicator of your health too.

There are many factors that can spike your blood pressure, temporarily or long term. Here's a look at a few sneaky things that could affect your blood pressure.

Diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of food poisoning. So how is it that this illness can cause symptoms unrelated to digestion, like a high fever?

The reality TV star has chosen to be public about his diagnosis, to show others that a full life is possible, even with a disease like Crohn's.

If you have high blood pressure, you already know that certain medications are off limits. If you use antihistamines to combat allergies, this too can be risky.

Although uncomfortable, most people will likely get a cold sore at some point in their lives. The good news is that there are ways to relieve cold sore pain.