Health

Ashwagandha is safe for most people to consume daily. However, because little research has been conducted, the long-term effects of ashwagandha are not known.

Some moms-to-be go for sweet and salty, others say spicy food is what the baby wants. So let's make sure that dousing food in hot sauce is safe for the baby.

When the diaphragm is temporarily paralyzed due to a hard blow to the abdomen or chest, it has a hard time expanding and contracting, and breathing is affected.

Bulging veins can be alarming, especially if they have taken you by surprise. However, experts say they are more of a cosmetic issue rather than a medical one.

Summertime is here, and you may find blue-green algae in your favorite swimming hole. Is it harmful to your health?

Like other gastric issues, Crohn's Disease is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as an upset stomach or severe heartburn. Neither description is true.

When it comes to birth control, there are many forms of contraception to choose from. We know that emergency contraception is effective, but how does it work?

An SPF of 30 allows about 3% of UVB rays to hit your skin. SPF of 50 brings that number down to 2%, and SPF 100 gets it down even further, to 1%.

Experts say common areas people miss when they're applying sunscreen include the ears, lips, eyelids, scalp, and tops of feet.

Of all the hair removal options available, eyebrow threading helps to maintain those out of control edges. But are there potential downsides to this technique?

While some bone fractures require only an external cast or splint to heal properly, others need more invasive surgical treatments such as metal pin implants.

Eye pain can result from minor issues, like a small scratch, but see a doctor if you are also experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, or strange vision changes.

Sweating while you're sunbathing means your body is trying to regulate its temperature. Any weight loss you experience will return once you rehydrate.

Doping may boost your athletic performance, but it can also cause "sludging," which can slow down your heart rate and cause clots.

Turns out that birth month has an impact on health later in life, but habits like exercising and eating healthy foods have a greater effect.

An itchy armpit can be super irritating. Learn the real reason your armpit itches.

It may only be 3.5 inches long, but when your appendix bursts, it causes big trouble. Here's a look at just what happens when this organ ruptures.

Exposure to the sun will give you that boost of serotonin that you've been craving, but what is it doing to the rest of your body, specifically your skin?

Those with blonde hair have long-known about the toning wonders of purple shampoo. But will purple shampoo work its magic for all other hair colors as well?

Travel can indeed be beneficial for your health, but, as it turns out, it can also have some negative consequences, too.

There's a name for every type of skin blemish, but is there really a difference between them? Here's the real difference between a mole and a birthmark.

If you need an operation, there is a time of day where the risk for complications is at its lowest. The day you choose to have your surgery on can also matter.

We all love long, well-defined lashes, but waterproof mascara isn't the answer. If used daily, the ingredients in mascara can cause real harm to your lashes.

Shin splints can be quite painful, especially when they are not given the time needed to heal. What are they, and how can we ease the pain of shin splints?

Sometimes you need help regulating the moisture in the air at your home. This is the real difference between humidifiers and dehumidifiers, which can help.

It didn't take long for scammers to step in and start selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.

You may have heard of "sallow skin," but do you know what it is or how to treat it?