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You may know that heartburn is a painful, burning sensation in the chest that can also move up to your throat. But do you know what causes it?

While you know you're supposed to take prenatal vitamins while pregnant, experts say you should actually start taking them even sooner. Here's when.

For moms-to-be looking for a relaxing, low-impact fitness routine, prenatal yoga may just be the perfect fit.

You've undoubtedly heard about white noise, but what about pink? This is the difference between the two sleep-inducing hues.

Although skin blisters typically don't need any intervention, you can pop this particular kind of blister relatively safely.

You may have heard of liver spots and sun spots, but what are they and how do they differ from each other? Here's a look.

Before you reach for the nearest bottle of hand sanitizer for the ninth time today, you should know what happens if you start relying on it too often.

Occasional heartburn is generally no cause for concern, but frequent heartburn can be more worrisome. Here's what to do if you have it.

When deciding which soaps to purchase, you've likely come up against a familiar decision: Should you buy the antibacterial soap or the regular soap?

Salty or sweet? There's been an age-old debate about which is best to top your grits and moreover, which is better -- or worse -- for your health.

Here's what you can expect if you start taking water pills (aka diuretics).

Why does acne so often like to make an appearance on our backs? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.

Unless she's training for a movie, actress Margot Robbie won't be caught dead doing a particular form of exercise. Here's a look.

Read on to discover what happens to your body when you're struck by a fit of uncontrollable laughter.

You may not have much of an appetite when you have food poisoning, but a bland diet can help you recover sooner. Here's a look at what you should eat.

Headaches can come out of nowhere and wipe out your entire day. We asked our readers to share their top go-to headache remedy. Over 500 people answered.

On Wednesday, May 5, fitness company Peloton Interactive Inc. announced a voluntary recall of two of its treadmills. Here's what you need to know.

New evidence is suggesting that it's worth looking into mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what you should know.

If you've ever turned to Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook to vent about a rough day, it may feel good in the moment but can end up having a lasting impact.

Some of your favorite celebrities have been involved in some seriously terrifying accidents only to walk away and tell their harrowing tale. Here's a look.

It turns out that children born to people who worked at the Chernobyl plant, or worked in the cleanup crews, didn't experience abnormal genetic mutations.

Some people can reap pain-reducing benefits by sitting outside for a little while and experiencing the sounds of nature.

If you're trying to stay low-calorie, you tend to look for places with a reputation for healthy foods. But this popular restaurant isn't as healthy as it seems.

Ever wonder which workout class people want to try the most? We did some scientific research to find out.

Many with seasonal allergies have noticed the effects of more pollen, and experts say it's due to the climate's warming trend.

If you can't handle a day at the office without an espresso, it may not just be a caffeine habit that's to blame: Your genetics could be behind your cravings.

Being lonely isn't just an emotional feeling — it can change your body physically as well.