Health

Kidney problems can cause back pain, but it's not an issue that can always be treated with home remedies and anti-inflammatory medications.

As National Mental Health Month approaches, mental health issues will move into the spotlight. Here's a look inside Michael Phelps' experience with depression.

How long a permanent retainer lasts varies by patient, but some can last for up to 2 decades. Here is what you need to know before going with this option.

Sometimes, pain in your abdomen may be more than just a tummyache. Here are some of the possible causes of stomach pain and how to prevent or treat them.

Aphasia can interrupt someone's ability to communicate. Here are tips on how to effectively communicate with someone who has aphasia.

Simone Biles's openness about her mental health struggles provides mental health lessons we can all learn and benefit from. Here's what you need to know.

Cosmetic breast surgeries are common but are still major operations that require recovery periods. Here's how long it takes to recover from these procedures.

We all have our favorite colors we gravitate toward, but did you know the eye-opening connection between your mood and the color yellow?

The opioid crisis has hit close to home for Jakcie Siegel who reveals the devastation and impact it's had on her family.

With rising inflation, you may notice impacts to your mental health. Here are ways that can help you cope.

With so much skincare advice on social media these days, it can be hard to know what's safe and effective. Skinfluencer Dr. Muneeb Shah weighs in.

If you suffer a concussion, how soon is it safe to return to day-to-day life? To help determine an answer, clinicians may utilize a concussion test.

An estimated 33-50% of people in the US have insomnia, of which up to 15% of cases are chronic insomnia. What happens if you don't get enough sleep?

In the wake of a cancer diagnosis, Ethan Zohn's turned to alternative medicine and proven more than once he's a survivor.

Sitting behind the wheel to get to work, being perched at the desk all day, and then relaxing on the sofa adds up to a sedentary lifestyle for many Americans.

Contrary to popular belief, a bruise can emerge as a result of more than just physical injury. So could your bruise be a result of the sun?

Spring fever is often attributed to a person's altered state of mind with the coming warmer months and longer days. But does it really exist?

We've detailed everything you need to know about Vice President Kamala Harris testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Researchers have recently uncovered how artificial intelligence may soon predict your risk of cardiac arrest. Here's what you need to know.

A new study shows that the mental health impacts on hospitalized COVID patients' families have lingered past the days of hospital admission.

Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and is used when one's energy flow is out of balance. Needles are strategically placed into the body.

Many women experience intense itchiness on their bellies during pregnancy. Here's what it really means and what you can do about it.

Whether you are a teenager or an adult, your age plays a role in how you should respond to stress. Here's how to manage stress at every age.

People report headaches more than any other kind of pain, but it turns out that headaches come in many different types. Here's how to tell the difference.

For people with arthritis, acupuncture can be an effective reliever of pain symptoms. Here's what you need to know about how acupuncture helps.

Mono is a common syndrome, especially amongst young adults and teens. Here are the most common ways it spreads and how to protect yourself.

Did you know that oatmeal baths can provide effective relief for different kinds of skin conditions that produce rashes? Here's what you need to know.