Health

Is period pain a common part of your menstrual cycle? Tthere are a variety of ways you can deal with those painful menstrual cramps and find relief.

Sleep patterns impact health in many ways, from brain health to mood and more. In a new study, researchers found a key link between sleep quality and glaucoma.

An April 2022 study from the American Academy of Dermatology found that Americans could do a lot better to protect themselves from the sun. Here's what to know.

If you've ever had a migraine, you know that they can be debilitating. While the condition has no cure, one dietary change may help reduce your migraines.

Heavy periods can be caused by conditions ranging from uterine fibroids or polyps, to bleeding disorders or thyroid problems.

Light sleepers may have a lower arousal threshold because of stress, age, or sleep stage. Too much noise or light in the bedroom can also contribute.

Hepatitis C can become a lifelong infection and lead to serious health problems. Is there a way to treat the condition and prevent complications?

Cutting fish from your diet could boost your risk of depression, stroke, hypertension, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, cognitive issues, and hearing loss.

Melatonin helps to regulate the body's circadian rhythm. Is it possible to be deficient in this vital hormone? Here is what you should know.

Salmonella is one of the most common kinds of food poisoning. It presents with diarrhea that lasts between four and seven days. So how should you avoid it?

A warm oatmeal bath can soothe and nourish skin, but they aren't made with regular rolled oats. What are they made of and what are their health benefits?

Collagen supplements promise to bring up collagen levels that decrease with age, but there are steps you can take to make sure you are getting the most of them.

Water makes up 60% of the human body and helps it perform its most basic and vital functions. But is it possible to be allergic to water? The answer is yes.

The warnings that come with birth control pills can feel ominous, and it can be hard to know your level of risk. If you smoke, does your risk increase?

Sometimes paresthesia is just the result of not moving enough, or that your workstation isn't ergonomic, but it can also indicate neurological problems.

Wintertime celebrations may help us pack on pounds, but they're not the only source of weight gain. Learn how a lack of sunlight affects belly fat.

Stress, anxiety and insomnia are a few of the health issues that can be managed with ashwagandha. The herb may also help treat arthritis and cancer.

Have you ever wished you could trade in your fingernails for the strength and pizzazz of superhero-like claws or talons? Learn the history of our nails.

Any desk job that has you staring at a computer screen for hours can affect your eyesight. Don't put yourself at risk for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Good news: If you catch the beginnings of a cavity early on, there's a way to reverse the process.

Starbucks energy drinks, along with those created by their competitors, contain caffeine and sugar in amounts that can create significant health consequences.

Caffeine, contraceptives, anticoagulants, and diabetes medications are just a few of the drugs whose effectiveness can be changed by using melatonin.

While cortisone injections may seem like a quick fix, they are not without risk. Infections and elevated blood sugar are among the more-serious side effects.

Something as healthy as exercise can become an addiction, when workouts become more important than relationships, or you push through despite pain.

The right lung is a little larger than the left lung, and a bit shorter. The left lung is narrower and smaller because it shares space with the heart.

Seeds, soy products, and coconut are a few sources of protein that people can eat on a nut-free vegan diet.

Metformin can help manage type 2 diabetes, but potential serious side effects include blurred vision, irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, and lactic acidosis.