Health

At one point or another, we've all had a stomachache or abdominal pain, with two of its most common causes being heartburn and gallbladder issues.

For people who have constipation or difficulty making a bowel movement, Milk of Magnesia can be a game-changer. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

If you've ever experienced a sticky, parched feeling in your mouth before, it's possible you had dry mouth. It is certainly irritating, but what causes it?

Several factors can cause dry elbows. Fortunately, you can manage your dry elbows by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

While some people opt for pills, others choose to use earplugs as a simple sleep aid. But is it actually good for you to sleep with earplugs every night?

The windshield wiper exercise can improve your balance and stability by working the six-pack muscles plus many more essential core muscles.

Here's why you should munch on a banana the next time you're on your period.

Hernias may leave patients feeling some mild pain and discomfort. Here are some signs that indicate you may need to treat a hernia.

Think twice about scheduling this plastic surgery procedure.

Huntington's disease is a hereditary condition that causes the nerve cells in the brain to break down over time. It can be treated, but can it be cured?

The popularity of body wash over soap bars isn't going down the drain anytime soon. Here's the truth about what's really in body wash.

If you believe walking as part of a daily routine will hurt your knees, or worsen existing knee pain, fear not. Doing so can actually increase your mobility.

Walking is a popular cardio exercise, but it can leave you feeling weird if your legs twitch afterward. What causes this twitching, and how do you combat it?

Set point theory, or the idea that every person has a default weight and body composition, doesn't mean you can never change your body weight or composition.

When we kneel, the pressure we place on the joint causes its inner parts to stretch. For those with pre-existing knee problems, doing so can worsen symptoms.

Breast augmentation and reconstruction surgeries have been popular for decades, but they may sometimes lead to breast implant illness. Here's what it is.

Monophasic and bi-phasic sleep schedules are the most common around the world, but some people have adopted a polyphasic sleeping schedule.

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function which may lead to an inability to think clearly, remember, or reason. It can also lead to struggles with communication.

When a diet plan called the Mayr Method started making headlines, thanks to Rebel Wilson's slimmer physique, we decided to take a closer look.

You may not be a medical professional, but you surely know that a heart attack is a serious medical issue. What you may not know is exactly what causes it.

Repeated sun damage can cause premature aging, wrinkles, sunspots, and leathery-looking skin. Even worse, it may increase the risk of skin cancer.

You might not give your grip strength much thought, but it is actually an important indicator of overall health. What causes poor grip strength?

Skin tags are small fleshy lumps of skin that can grow on the neck, under the armpits, and on the groin area. Is applying toothpaste to remove them a good idea?

Few conditions sound grosser than 'ringworm'. Fortunately, the condition really has nothing to do with actual worms, but it's still best to get it treated.

Dogs are fiercely loyal companions who benefit our mental health. Now, research shows that man's best friend has the ability to aid in our physical health too.

Compared with men, women might need higher doses of pain medication. How do women experience pain, and how do they typically get prescribed for pain relief?

Constipation affects many individuals throughout the United States. But sometimes this common problem can lead to other health complications.