Health

Whether it's relying too much on Dr. Google or not sharing relevant medical information, there are many things patients do that can exasperate their doctors.

You may think your hygiene routine is solid, but it turns out you may need a refresh. Read on to find out which body parts you may be washing the wrong way.

The types of foods and liquids we ingest, as well as how much of them we ingest, can influence how often we find ourselves going to the bathroom.

There are many reasons why people choose to cut dairy out of their diets. Around 65% of the U.S. population is lactose intolerant.

It can feel overwhelming trying to manage self-care, sleep, and stress on a day-to-day basis. Can a therapist or psychiatrist help?

Preventing and avoiding inflammation is not always as straightforward as it seems. There are some surprising factors that actually contribute to it.

Used for centuries in Asia, the moringa plant is a disease-fighting and nutritional superstar you may want to include in your healthy diet.

Most of the time, an ill-fitting or lost contact causes physical discomfort. Here's what you should do when you can't find a contact in your eye.

Questions about your private parts can be awkward to discuss, but it's vital to your health to talk about certain things with your gyno. Read on to learn more.

There are quite a few health concerns that can lead to hypocalcemia, better known as low calcium levels, in the body. Here are some of the most common.

While onions are great for your health, too much of anything can be harmful. Read on to find out how your body may poorly react to onions.

While most celebrities exude a sense of glam, a few have admitted to some personal habits that are a bit icky. Read on to get the scoop.

Since 2001, over-the-counter whitening strips have evolved to improve whitening in ways that are effective, while preserving your dentin and enamel.

While there is no agreed-upon definition differentiating love and lust, among scientists, they do have qualities that overlap and they're not mutally exclusive.

Burt's Bees products are created with beeswax, which is antibacterial and antimicrobial, and conditions the skin, helping lips to stay hydrated and protected.

Pushups may look easy, but they're actually one of the hardest dynamic exercises to perform and master. This is even harder when you don't have the proper form.

Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. There are a few ways to manage it on your own or with professional help.

Some new moms experience baby blues after giving birth. Learn more about postpartum depression, including possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

While it can be frustrating, there are thankfully many ways to relieve constipation. Starting with diet is one of the easiest and most affordable of them all.

People with diabetes need insulin to produce or regulate blood sugar levels, but your body may react poorly to too much administered insulin.

Energy drinks have remained controversial pretty much since they went mainstream. However, some types of these popular beverages are healthier than others.

Arthritis can cause mild to severe pain. Thankfully, there are some key strategies that can lead to better pain management for this type of inflammation.

Almonds are a nutritional powerhouse, full of vitamins and fighting diseases. But are they truly worth their star power hype for keeping inflammation at bay?

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious seasonal virus that infects the lungs and causes symptoms that can range from mild to serious.

The FDA monitoring the market for fraudulent COVID-19-related health products. Here's a sampling of such products that are nothing but scams.

While there are different types of bone fractures, some are more serious than others. Leaving a fracture untreated can have long-lasting effects.

Hear from doctors about the vitamins and supplements they pack to stay healthy on holiday, including vitamin D, magnesium, melatonin, and probiotics.