Health

From a change in body tissue to a change in hair color, here are some of the most interesting things that happen to your body after you turn the big 3-0.

Vitamin C helps with a number of important bodily functions, but did you know that intaking too much vitamin C can potentially have some negative side effects?

Dreams are among the greatest scientific mysteries. Even more mysterious, why do fevers give us strange dreams and why are they so different from normal dreams?

It is one of the most irritating and even bewildering sensations: Your hands have fallen asleep. They may be numb or even tingling. Here's why it happens.

Tap water has a reputation for being less safe than bottled water. Both are regulated by safety standards, but which of the two have more health benefits?

Deficiencies in four common nutrients — iron and vitamins B, D, and K —are linked to inflammatory bowel disease.

While traditional eye masks block out light to help you fall asleep, weighted eye masks have the added benefit of pressure. Do weighted eye masks really work?

Physical attractiveness is partially primal, but culture also exerts a heavy influence. Here are the surprising physical traits that Americans find attractive.

Bee pollen, a combination of pollen, honey, enzymes, and other compounds, is touted for its health benefits. So how exactly does bee pollen affect the body?

While we don't want to be the ones to turn you into a sudden germaphobe, there are a few items in restaurants that are surprisingly loaded with germs.

Salt is a mineral that enhances the taste of food, but there's so much more to salt -- from simple table salt to pink Himalayan salt -- than flavor enhancement.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped cutting your nails? Are there health risks involved, and just exactly how long could they grow?

A surprising new TikTok trend involving chlorophyll has been getting a lot of recent attention. Influencers claim a variety of benefits, but do experts agree?

Some people are hesitant to tell doctors about their smoking habits for fear of being judged or embarrassed. But it's important to be honest with your doctor.

Symptoms of Crohn's disease can be painful and debilitating. Individuals living with the condition often go between periods of severe symptoms to none at all.

Breath odor can be embarrassing. It may be caused by something minor, but if your breath consistently smells unpleasant, that's a problem to look into.

American reality television star, Khloé Kardashian, recently vented on Twitter about her ongoing struggle with migraines. Here's how she manages the pain.

E. coli infections from contaminated food affect the intestines and can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal discomfort. What's the best way to treat symptoms?

You might be surprised to know that any type of straw may actually be negatively impacting your health.

When you pop in a piece of gum, your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be emitting other odors from somewhere else other than your mouth.

You've likely heard about the horrific damage smoking does to your lungs, but it's time to come in from a new angle and discuss what smoking does to your face.

There are hundreds of strains of E. coli. The one that usually comes to mind when this bacteria is mentioned is the one that makes you sick. So what is E. coli?

If you struggle with acne, you may have noticed your skin looks a little clearer after a dip in the pool. Could it be that chlorine in pool water helps acne?

Exercise does the mind and body a world of good. But are there certain types of workouts that are better for your brain health? Read on to find out.

Stretching at night before bedtime helps you sleep better and get rid of the tenseness you've acquired throughout the day.

The Master Cleanse diet involves drinking only a lemonade made of water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup for three to 10 days.

Side leg lifts provide a focus on glute, hip, and thigh muscles, while a leg lift done lying on your back will focus more on your core.