Health

Plants might be not so effective when it comes to increasing oxygen levels in the house, but they can have a positive impact on your mental health.

Nonhormonal birth control options pose minimal risks to pregnant women, but the side effects of others can be significant.

We can protect our skin from a nasty sunburn by using moisturizers and sunscreens, but are these an effective means of treatment after skin is already burned?

You may have noticed rosehip oil's sudden popularity in skin care routines, but what are the real benefits of this oil?

Two of the most popular pain medicines are acetaminophen and aspirin. What are the differences between the two, and which one is the best choice for you?

Heavy metal poisoning symptoms can include confusion, loss of appetite, jaundice, intestinal bleeding, tremors and seizures.

Overprocessing your hair, wearing it too tightly, stress, hormonal changes, and nutrient or immune deficiencies can all contribute to hair loss.

Shaving daily can exfoliate your skin and give you a clean-shaven look, but also create problems including folliculitis.

Did you know that kissing your partner could also be a potential cause of those pesky pimples?

Drinking a hot beverage on a hot day can increase sweating, and cause your body temperature to go down — unless the sweat can't evaporate due to humidity.

Drooling happens when our swallowing reflexes relax, and saliva accumulates and seeps onto our pillow cases. But it can also be a sign of another condition.

Mike Krukow announced in 2014 that he had been quietly dealing with a degenerative muscle disease that causes inflammation and muscle weakening.

Dementia damages memory, thinking skills, or reasoning. Alzheimer's, on the other hand, is a subset of dementia, with specific causes and additional symptoms.

Donating blood is a necessary and generous act that can save lives. Only 3% of Americans give blood annually, so what makes someone ineligible to donate blood?

While Lyme disease is commonly known to be contracted by tick bites, there are other health-related conditions that these tiny bugs are responsible for.

We encourage you to do whatever it is that helps you enjoy your workouts, but you may want to rethink using your headphones while working up a sweat at the gym.

Vaccine hesitancy is one hurdle stopping the United States from reaching COVID-19 vaccination goals: People worry about side effects and lack of FDA approval.

Someone can be contagious from one to two days before they develop a rash from chickenpox, until all of their blisters have dried out and formed scabs.

One symptom faced by COVID-19 survivors is nodules (swellings) in the back of their eyes. Also, nearly one-third of long-haulers reported pink or red eyes.

Sleep apnea causes the tissues in your throat to temporarily close or narrow your airway, causing you to stop breathing many times a night.

If only there were a quick, natural, enjoyable way to relieve cramps. Turns out, there is.

If you roll or fold your faithful pillow in half, consider stopping this habit immediately: It can cut off your air supply and lead to dental problems.

Squinting, eye strain, eye fatigue, and blurry or double vision are signs that you may need new eyeglasses — along with damage to the actual lenses or frames.

As tattoos become more accepted in the United States, more people are taking the leap and getting inked. But that doesn't mean tattoos come without any risks.

It's a charming party trick, but a rare talent. What's the real reason not everyone can wiggle their ears?

Using mouthwash is a regular ritual for many people, and for good reason. Mouthwash helps prevent bad breath, but that's not the only benefit it has to offer.

It's an increasingly popular beauty and medical treatment, but is it risk-free? Learn the surprising side effects of Botox.