Health

While smartphones can make life easier, they affect humans in surprising ways (for the worse). Learn what that repetitive swiping might be doing to your body.

A glaucoma diagnosis is scary, but there are things you can do to make living with glaucoma easier. Learn what doctors suggest to their patients with glaucoma.

A sleep study observes a number of body functions and sleep behaviors, but what could a doctor diagnose you with once they receive the results?

Smiling depression occurs when a person has depression symptoms on the inside but is perceived as looking happy to others. Here's what you need to know.

There is no doubt that a lot of college students struggle with their mental health, but is this becoming more prevalent in recent years? If so, why?

Kidney cysts -- which are sacs of fluid found on the kidneys -- are a fairly common condition. Here's what you need to know about kidney cysts.

Patients often feel tired or ill during chemotherapy. This continued fatigue and ailment can lead to another problem: some patients may not want to exercise.

Bell's palsy is a condition in which the facial muscles become weak and droopy following a viral infection. But when should see a doctor for Bell's palsy?

There are many potential reasons a person may experience foot pain and difficulty walking. One possible culprit is hammer toe. Here's what to know.

If you have been diagnosed as having Bell's palsy, a condition that causes facial weakness, here's what you need to know about how long it usually lasts

Some people can grow a beard easier than others. In fact, many men may find it irritatingly slow or downright impossible to grow facial hair.

If you are dealing with pain, you probably want to experience relief quickly. Here's what you need to know about how long it takes tramadol to start working.

Monkeypox cases have been spreading throughout the United States. But does monkeypox actually come from monkeys? Read on to learn the origins of monkeypox.

There's no doubt that dreams can often be strange and confusing, but can you feel pain when you dream? And, if so, how real are these painful sensations?

Lewy body dementia is hard to diagnose, and until recently, Lewy body was commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, but why?

While a variety of both lifestyle and physiological factors can influence the development of insomnia, could anemia be one of them?

Bronchitis is a serious respiratory infection that affects the air pathways leading into the lungs, also known as the bronchi. It often comes with a cough.

Meningitis can be contagious. Therefore, it's best to know how long the illness is transmittable to avoid passing it on to those around you.

Wisdom teeth related symptoms are similar to many of the symptoms of TMJ, which is why some people believe that there is a connection between the two.

If you're not sure which vaccines you received as a child, you're not alone. Due to the various public health scares, many are scrambling to find their records.

Whether or not you love or hate cilantro, research has shown that this herb may help certain health conditions. Here are some unexpected benefits of cilantro.

While many Americans feel confident we've come out of the pandemic, health experts are warning of a surge this fall. Here's what you need to know.

There are many possible reasons why you may be experiencing nausea and vomiting. Here's why you may be feeling nauseous and when to seek help from your doctor.

There are a number of benefits of having paid sick leave from work. In fact, researchers recently spoke up about how it can actually help you live longer.

There are signs that indicate your supplements aren't doing what they need to. Here, we've put together some of the signs you should pay attention to.

While some women prefer nice clean shaved underarms, there are actually a few health benefits to throwing away the razor and keeping the hairy pits.

Cystic acne can be painful and embarrassing. While it may be tempting to pop your cystic acne, here's why you should think twice before doing so.