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If you've ever noticed your body undergo changes while you eat spicy foods, you're not alone. Health experts weigh in on what happens and why.

From brain chemistry to genetics to traumatic life events, it's thought that a combination of multiple factors contributes to depression.

There is now hope that medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be repurposed to help people with Alzheimer's.

If you can't find the time to work out during the week, fear not! New research suggests weekend-only workouts may be just as beneficial.

You may be taking vitamin D supplements to ensure you are getting enough, but there is such a thing as overdosing on it, as one instance recently showed.

The FDA released official plans for how they're going to address the formula shortage for a more sustainable, long-term approach.

Hangry — a mash-up of the words hungry and angry — may be more than just a cutesy term to describe the crabbiness we feel when our stomach begins to growl.

In recent interviews, Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her experience with alcohol and opioid use. Here's what she's learned throughout her journey.

Scientists are currently in the process of developing a universal flu vaccine that would protect against all strains of the flu virus.

When it's too hot outside to work out, you become at risk of heat exhaustion. As the temperatures rise, your body tries to cool itself down by sweating.

Carlos Santana was performing at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Michigan when he collapsed onstage. Here's the latest on the musician's health status.

The results of a new study suggest that teenagers are over three times as likely to become addicted to marijuana compared to adults.

A TikTok trend has grown among medical professionals, offering their skills to help colleagues in states where abortion is still legally practiced.

It is estimated that roughly 36 million women and others affected by reproductive rights may no longer have access to safe abortions.

Some health experts have claimed abortions are dangerous to women's mental health. But other experts highlight critical information that dispels this myth.

Following his autopsy, it was discovered that Robin Williams had a condition called Lewy body dementia. Here is what to know about this condition.

Listeria is a bacteria that can make its way into food items that have made contact with contaminated water, soil, or infected animals.

Widespread staffing shortages across the country may impact the quality of care that nursing home residents receive. Here is what you should know.

This is another aspect of pregnancy that is being affected by the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The Supreme Court has officially restricted abortion access to women across the country. Now Americans are questioning how this ruling could affect IVF.

Ground chicken may put your health at risk.

Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, many doctors may be caught in a bind when it comes to providing life-saving medical care.

Autologous fecal microbiota transplantation involves collecting a patient's own stool at a young age and reintroducing it into their body later in life.

Pool floats for children may seem like a great way to keep them safe and prevent drowning, but the FDA warns these are not safe options for young ones.

If you're looking to improve your heart health, maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, and managing your blood pressure level can help.

Researchers may have made great headway in understanding more about Alzheimer's risk factors for women. Here's what to know about a newly discovered gene.

When it comes to sparklers, parents can protect their children by teaching kids how to properly hold a sparkler well below the burn area.