Health

"Old age" is not a medically approved cause of death — health problems including genetic damage, heart disease, and cancer are more likely at play.

Oats are a popular and nutritious grain that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or even as a topping, but are they gluten-free? Technically, yes —with exceptions.

Pay attention to symptoms including frequent and/or strong urges to urinate, pain or burning while urinating, and bloody or cloudy urine.

Time spent reading, studying, and writing, rather than being outdoors, seems to be a contributing factor to the development of myopia.

Consuming nutrients like healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids is one way to help manage hormones without pharmaceuticals.

How much hot sauce you can handle is a personal preference, but watch out for too much sodium, or negative side effects of thermogenesis.

A calcium score screening heart scan can detect calcium deposits in your coronary arteries, and thus your risk for heart attack.

Dasia Taylor, 17, is developing infection-detecting sutures that address a very pressing real-world need.

There are many causes behind having a double chin, but the good news is there are exercises to minimize the effect and improve your posture.

The irrational anger or bad mood you get in when you're hungry actually had a basis in science. This is what really causes you to get hangry.

Melatonin can affect your REM cycle, which is when you are most likely to have vivid dreams. Because of this, you might want to experiment with dosage.

Many medications can contribute to weight gain, but a switch to a similar drug, and/or changes in your daily habits, can help manage the problem.

Genetics may provide clues as to why some carry a pathogenic intolerance to gluten or develop celiac disease.

This in-demand fruit is packed with nutrition and contains 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones.

Trans fats in margarine cause the skin to look older because they make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light radiation, which can cause long-term damage.

Iron supplements can cause stomach troubles and more-serious symptoms. Getting iron via whole foods is one way to avoid these negative effects.

Cashews have grown exponentially in popularity, as a dairy-free cream replacement and nut butter, but can be risky if not consumed in the correct form.

Consuming too many leafy greens can result in an excess of fat-soluble vitamin K, which can be dangerous, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms.

How did you sleep last night? Did you drift off right away or toss and turn for a while? If you picked the latter, here are some foods that'll help you get z's.

Neti pots can help manage sinus congestion, as well as allergy and cold symptoms, if used correctly.

Thiamin, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin D are among the nutrients that can help manage diabetes.

Is hand washing or using hand sanitizer more effective? Both have pros and cons, but this is which you should choose between hand washing and hand sanitizer.

People credit bone broth with all sorts of benefits. It's said to be good for your bones, skin, immune system, and gut health. But how much of that is true?

Post-workout hunger seems reasonable. After all, you just burned some calories. As it turns out though, there's more to the story.

Researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables makes sweat smell better.

Stress causes our bodies to release cortisol. While cortisol is useful when we're in "fight or flight" situations, it can contribute to weight gain.