Health

Doctors prescribe antidepressants to certain patients with depression to help them feel better. But what happens when a person stops taking them?

Osteoporosis is called a "silent disease" that often gives little warning before you begin breaking bones, but here are some signs to look out for.

Trigger foods for vestibular migraines can vary from person to person. Here are some foods to eat and to avoid when following a vestibular migraine diet.

Many of us know genetics isn't the only determinant of longevity. But one lifestyle factor, in particular, may help increase our lifespan more than others.

Although not always recognizable, it's a good idea to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. Learn the symptoms of hyperglycemia and what to look out for.

Autoimmune diseases affect at least 7% of people in the United States. Learn more about factors that put you at a higher risk for an autoimmune disease.

If you have a TMJ disorder causing pain or achiness in your jaw, these exercises and stretches can help relieve soreness and strengthen the area.

There's already enough to worry about with the monkeypox outbreak. Now it appears we also need to worry about spreading it to our beloved pets.

Eczema can get pretty uncomfortable and painful. Luckily, if you're at home there are a few remedies you can try to help ease the dry and itchy skin.

There are a few things to keep in mind when using teeth whitening products with braces.

A humidifier adds moisture to the air, which can help to alleviate dry mouth symptoms if they are caused by dry air.

Uterine cancer is typically divided into four stages to determine the severity of the disease.

While yeast infections are not dangerous, they certainly are inconvenient, upsetting, and sometimes painful. Here are their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Lymphedema is a painful condition that causes tissue swelling because the lymphatic system cannot drain out lymph. Here's what you can do if you are at risk.

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological and sleep disorder that limits the brain's ability to control sleep and waking. Here's what we know about its genetic link.

Aside from superfoods, here are some foods that are generally not perceived as cancer fighters, but nevertheless possess formidable anti-cancer properties.

A growing body of research is examining how air pollution affects our health, and some of that research has potential links between autism and air pollution.

When you're depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients.

Most people experience flare-ups when the sciatic nerve is compressed or pinched. Aging, obesity, physical work, and prolonged sitting can contribute.

While you won't be able to distinguish a rabid bat from an uninfected bat on sight, there are signs that can indicate the animal may be ill.

Although the terms substance misuse and dependence are often used interchangeably, there are some differences that distinguish the two from each other.

If you notice a sweet taste engulfing your tastebuds when you're drinking water, you may be curious as to why that is. Turns out, it depends on a few things.

Germs are so tiny that they can't be seen without a microscope and they are all around us. However, the rate at which germs multiply might be surprising to you.

Bruce Willis' recent diagnosis of aphasia has shed light on the difficult, frustrating condition. Here are some other celebrities who have dealt with aphasia.

Although you shouldn't have a problem with occasional false eyelash use, there are a few risks of using this product if you don't take proper precautions.

While an itchy foot can sometimes stem from an underlying health condition, other times, that itchiness may be a product of external factors.

Toothpaste is typically made with ingredients like fluoride, detergents and abrasives, anti-sensitivity agents, antimicrobials, and peroxide.