Health

Measuring your waist circumference will help you find out if you are carrying extra visceral fat, which is associated with health risks.

People with perfect vision are actually in the minority, but fortunately, there are several ways to correct distance vision.

People who drink coffee have more healthy gut bacteria. This has wide-ranging positive consequences for health.

Menopause causes changes in the female body, including weight gain due to fluctuating hormones and a slower metabolism.

If you sneeze in threes, you're not alone. According to the experts, this is why the phenomenon happens.

When can you expect to go through menopause? Here's a simple way to tell.

Smooth Move is a laxative tea that's generally considered safe, but can cause side effects that defeat the purpose of drinking the tea in the first place.

When the space between our vertebrae shrinks, we lose height. Men lose about an inch of height between the ages of 30 and 70, and women lose up to two inches.

Long before Eilish became famous, she was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. Read on to learn about the singer's history with the neurological disorder.

Taking any new medication comes with some inherent concerns and the COVID-19 vaccine is no different.

If left unwashed for too long, bath and face towels can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria.

Of the eight worldwide vaccines, is there a most popular? And if so, why?

Cough drops are presented as a way to soothe a sore throat or calm a coughing fit. But do they actually do what they're supposed to do?

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reports that up to 50 million Americans are affected by acne each year. Luckily, there are ways to combat it.

Colored contact lenses seem like the perfect way to dramatically change your look for a relatively low cost.

Chafing happens to the best of us. But you don't have to let it ruin your day with the pain and discomfort it causes if you know how to treat it.

Wide and/or deep lacerations are one reason you could need stitches. Wounds caused by an animal bite, rusty metal or glass shards are another.

You can be allergic to many things, but what about the sun? Here's the truth.

We are well aware that getting enough sleep is key to a healthy life. We just didn't realize how getting enough sleep was so important for a healthy sex life.

Amy Schumer's previous health scare in her past involved a surfing accident in her youth. In recent years, there is another health scare she has overcome.

Digestion is the process of breaking down food into nutrients, which your body can use for energy. With multiple steps involved, exactly how long does it take?

Sitting with your feet up on the dashboard may seem like a comfortable position to travel in, but doing so can be dangerous in the event of a car crash.

Our homes are a safe space from the outside world. What it should not do, is make you sick. But there's more than one way a home-inspired illness can happen.

Developing a bump at the base of your neck? It may become permanent if you're not careful. Find out what it is and how to reduce or eliminate your kyphosis.

You don't have to worry about packing too many of your medications, as long as they are not a liquid. (There are different rules for those).

Perimenopause precedes menopause, but shares some symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes.

Cupping is used to reduce pain and boost healing through increased blood flow and circulation, and can have positive results for a number of health problems.