Health

Few things are as heavily debated as the merits of various BBQ sauces. Different states, even different cities, have their own signature flavors.

Air travel can cause us to become dehydrated, bloated, stressed, and can interrupt the balance of air pressure within the ear. Why do we also become tired?

Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart. In fact, it's actually a gastrointestinal issue, similar to indigestion.

While Nyquil is not specifically marketed as a sleep aid, it does contain ingredients that might make your drowsy, such as dextromethorphan and doxylamine.

When things sound dull or there's a feeling of pressure in your ears, it could be because your ears are clogged. But what could that mean?

Acne is a nuisance no matter where it occurs on the body, but pimples around the mouth can be particularly frustrating.

If you suffer from restless leg syndrome, you may want to know what common mineral you can boost in your diet to alleviate your condition.

If you have to use the bathroom on a plane, don't do this.

Dayquil is an over-the-counter combination medication used to treat the common cold and the flu. But what happens if you accidentally exceed the correct dosage?

It's important to regularly clean your mouthguard against bacteria, but just be sure to use the right ingredients and tools when doing so.

Just as there are many reasons a person may be inclined to take birth control pills, there are many different brands out there to choose from.

What if the key to getting a good night's sleep wasn't a pill, but rather exercise? Read on to find out which workouts may help you get those zzzs.

Like pimples, boils are infections on the skin's surface. Both are common, and they may even look the same at the start. Their similarities end there, though.

Many people include meditation to start off the day, but what happens when we meditate at night? Can meditation help ease us into sleep?

Ginger has been used medicinally for centuries, but are its reputed properties the real deal? Read on to find out what might happen if you eat ginger daily.

Zinc-infused lozenges and syrups are popular choices for those fighting off cold symptoms. Is there any clinical validity to these claims?

Everyone has habits that aren't the best for their well-being but, surprisingly, some of them could even be harming your brain.

Broken toes can be quite painful, which can hinder your ability to walk the way you once did before you were injured. Is it safe to walk with one as it heals?

Electroencephalography (EEG) tests are very common procedures, with somewhere between 10-25 million of them being performed every year.

Sugar, also known as glucose, is what provides us with energy and is necessary for the proper functioning of our brain, heart, and digestive system.

A typing injury may not sound as severe as a physical injury, but it doesn't mean that those aches and pains in your wrist should be ignored.

Is there any real danger in sucking in our stomachs to portray a flat and toned tummy? Here are the physical and psychological impacts of this practice.

While acne on your newborn is completely normal, there are steps you can take to ensure your child's skin stays clean and healthy.

The small, rounded bumps that appear on the edge of your front teeth are known as mamelons, but do they have any significance for your health?

Trying to slow down aging? Practices including meditation, exercise, eating healthfully, and using sunscreen can help.

Is taking too much Aleve or other over-the-counter NSAIDs as dangerous as health experts claim, or is it relatively innocuous? Here's what you need to know.

There are unfortunately ways to make your shower — and your health — worse without even realizing it, especially in the wintertime.