Health

The use of melatonin supplements to improve sleep is at an all-time high. But some natural alternatives help you get to sleep and also wake up energized.

Doctors sometimes prescribe ambien as a sleep aid, but it is not without side effects, so when it is taken in excess, the drug can pose dangerous health risks.

If you have cracks or grooves running along the surface of your tongue, you may be concerned. A fissured tongue might be a sign of an underlying health issue.

While there's much to learn about migraines, researchers know enough to know whether or not they are genetic. Does a family history make you more susceptible?

Whoop and Oura are devices that can help you track important metrics regarding your sleep. Here are a few important differences between the two.

Most people have felt their feet "fall asleep" before, and the tingling sensation can feel uncomfortable and sometimes painful. What if it happens regularly?

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, like pneumonia, strep throat, or UTIs. Do they ever expire, and can you self-administer any leftovers?

If your eyes are puffy, you might have a sinus infection.

This may be the reason you are experiencing a nasty sinus headache.

What to know about collagen if you're pregnant.

A pinched nerve is quite painful and can happen in many areas throughout the body. But can a pinched nerve in any area cause headaches?

We're normally born with two kidneys to rid our bodies of waste, excess fluid, and acid. But how rare is it to be born with one kidney?

Inverse psoriasis is different than its cousin, plaque psoriasis, but here's what it means if you have it and how to treat the skin condition.

Itchy palms can be more than a fleeting annoyance. If your itchiness doesn't subside, it could be caused by one of these several factors.

Insulin has remained an essential treatment of diabetes. However, that doesn't mean there's nothing new to say about it-- or for that matter, diabetes itself.

Hairdryers are a wildly popular beauty tool that can speed up a morning routine. But are they doing more damage to our hair than we think?

We all get our caffeine or java fix in the morning and when our energy is low, but this simple and healthy snack can prevent the afternoon slump.

We all experience cracking and popping in our joints, but should we be concerned? Here's what it means for your health, and what you may do about it.

Many people have experienced dry eyes, which can leave you with an uncomfortable stinging or burning sensation in your eyes for an extended period of time.

Mucinex can help break up uncomfortable mucous when you're sick and congested. But what happens if you accidentally take too much?

Scars are a miraculous result of our body's ability to heal itself. And part of that healing process can cause symptoms such as itchiness. Here's why.

Getting enough sleep at night can be challenging if you're surrounded by a lot of noise. Fortunately, sleep machines can help, and here's how to choose one.

The dangers of drug interactions are multiplying as more and more medications land on shelves. This includes many well-known over-the-counter products.

People with Graves' disease, including Missy Elliott, suffer from hyperthyroidism, also known as excess production of thyroid hormones.

Like cholesterol, we need triglycerides in our blood to survive, but having too much of either could mean trouble. Here is how to manage your levels.

When an itch strikes, the urge to scratch is irresistible. Unlike other areas of the body, our skin can feel both pain and itching sensations.

When hormone levels begin to drop, it may be wise to switch to workouts that are less stressful on the body, such as low-impact workouts, walking, or yoga.