Health

There are some things about women's bodies that people don't totally get. Let's take a look at some of the most widely misunderstood aspects of the female body.

Almost every routine physical exam includes a series of assessments, and doctors can learn plenty by taking a listen to your chest.

It's easy to assume that jogging is not great exercise or not as noble as running, but that's a misnomer. Here is the big difference between the two.

Many of us use hot tubs to soothe sore muscles after a workout, but science shows that this can slow the recovery process.

Tin foil may not be airtight enough as a food wrapper to prevent bacteria growth, plus exposure to aluminum in one's diet has other risks.

Strokes occur when the brain does not get enough blood, whereas aortic aneurysms are the result of too much blood in the brain.

Getting soap in your eye can be painful, but there are a few steps you can take after the fact to prevent the situation from becoming an eye emergency.

If you're one of the many women who has experienced strange dreams during pregnancy, you may have just one question on your mind: why?

When you pop your ears, the eustachian tube in your middle ear that provides airflow opens and closes.

Longer naps aren't always better: If you wake up in the middle of your deep sleep stage, you may feel even more tired than you were before.

Even though hemp-derived CBD that contains no more than 0.3% THC is legal at the federal level, individual states can choose to make it illegal, and some have.

Dong quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, but some studies about its effectiveness have been inconclusive.

Many actors have undertaken extreme diet and workout regimens or made dramatic bodily changes for a role. Here's the scoop on some of those transformations.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Here's when you should stop using it.

Have you ever felt that the person talking to you is lying? You may be right. Here are some physical cues to look out for that may mean you're being lied to.

Most people engage in monophasic sleep, where we sleep for one designated portion of a 24-hour cycle. However, there may be benefits to biphasic sleep.

If you've ever had strep throat, you know the pain is nearly impossible to ignore. If you choose to let the condition go untreated, here is what may happen.

Many people enjoy having glowing skin, but what is the difference between getting some color from a tanning bed vs. the rays of the sun?

Many people have turned to CoolSculpting to tackle excess fat, but did you know that it comes with a risky side effect? One supermodel is now speaking out.

Sitting for extended periods of time can cause pain in the hips. However, one particular yoga pose can alleviate these aches when practiced regularly.

Although birth control is best taken in 24-hour intervals, we all know that life happens. What are the side effects of taking the pill an hour late?

Many of us indulge in coffee, but you should be concerned if your intake is causing anxiety, dehydration, or elevated breathing or heart rates.

As anyone who has burned their mouth can tell you, it is a unique and lingering kind of pain. What can you do to treat the burn immediately after it occurs?

Circadian rhythm, which shifts with age, explains why we wake earlier as we age.

Pink eye is medically referred to as conjunctivitis. It is a result of inflamed tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva, but what is the cause behind it?

Given ice cream's nutritional makeup, are there ways in which eating it before bed can affect our sleep? The answer may come as a surprise.

Water typically drains out of your ears on its own after swimming, but what happens when that isn't the case? Are you at risk of an ear infection?