Health

Halo Top may offer fewer calories and sugar in addition to higher protein than traditional ice cream — but that doesn't make it a health food.

Bloating can just be an annoyance – or it can be a symptom of cancer, liver disease, or congestive heart failure.

It's best to wait to take your mask off to eat until those around you have finished their meals and replaced their masks to avoid COVID-19 infection.

Inactivity negatively affects our oxygen intake, leaving us feeling low on energy and motivation.

Because seltzer water has zero calories, zero grams of fat and is a good alternative to regular water, health experts generally agree it is healthy to drink.

There are times when the lumps and bumps under our skin can be hard to identify. If you're certain the bump is a cyst, then it can be treated.

The shingles rash is often accompanied by blisters, and it is during this phase that transmission of the virus that causes shingles is possible.

Peanut butter consumption can lead to problems with acid reflux, or hypertension if made with sugar and additives. Eating it in moderation is one solution.

Inflammation is an immune system response to an injury, irritation, or infection. Swelling, on the other hand, is just any abnormal enlargement of a body part.

Chamomile can reduce anxiety. Patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who were given chamomile experienced 40 percent fewer anxiety relapses.

When it comes to opening up about tanning bed use at the doctor's office, honesty is the best policy. Here's why.

Nobody is sure exactly why we feel tired after eating, but experts agree that it is a natural phenomenon. They also have a number of theories about it.

Fish oil has many health benefits that stem largely from the omega-3 fatty acids in it. Research also shows that it can help reduce blood pressure.

Those little white bumps that can appear around eyes, nose, and cheeks are milia, which are often mistaken for whiteheads, but they're not the same thing.

There are important distinctions to keep in mind when distinguishing between whiplash and concussions, particularly when it comes to treatment and monitoring.

Waxy, tight, or thickening skin on your fingers is one more symptom that could suggest diabetes.

Feeling weak, tired, or chilly, or experiencing memory problems, can be symptomatic of a copper deficiency.

If you can game the system, you can trick your brain into accepting new habits. You'll also set off some interesting processes in your brain.

When you're in your 50s, it can be tempting to just take any kind of vitamin you can buy. That's not what most health experts recommend, though.

Sore muscles or joints, fatigue, headaches, chills, and pain at the injection site are some of the side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.

Bacteria, DNA from both humans and their pets, traces of food, and even remnants of illicit drugs are among the substances that can contaminate money.

Vitamins aren't always necessary, but can be helpful for certain people. Here are some vitamins to consider taking in your 20s.

The pins and needles sensation that happens when our feet "fall asleep" usually doesn't indicate any serious problem -- but not always.

Planning a workout is best done by starting with the basics. And few moves are as ingrained in the idea of physical training as the pushup and the pull-up.

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are related to diverticula, small pockets that form on the large intestinal wall. Know the difference between the two.

Coconut oil is a great way to nourish your skin and improve its elasticity. Can it really improve stretch marks?

Despite the longstanding myth about it, Windex cannot treat or help clear up acne. In fact, it can actually harm your skin.