Health

Coming into the house soaked with sweat after a tough workout, you're probably not feeling at your sexiest. But you might be more attractive than ever.

You may have heard a rumor that chocolate helps with cough and cold symptoms. But it is likely just a myth that started with one study (and a chocolate lover).

If you've ever come in from a hot, sweaty run and noticed that your skin felt itchy all over, you're not alone. Runner's itch is a common problem.

If you recently switched to the keto diet and are experiencing poor sleep throughout the night, you're not alone: This is common as your body adapts to ketosis.

Cavities typically do not cause pain until later stages, such as if they've grown very large, been left untreated, or have caused a tooth fracture.

Once you get the vaccine is it safe to return to all the activities you previously enjoyed? For example, can you eat indoors again after being vaccinated?

The ability to hold a plank for a minute isn't just a fun trick you can show off at the gym: It's actually a marker of good overall health.

The pandemic has taught us the importance of sterilizing and disinfecting potentially germ-ridden objects and surfaces. But what exactly is the difference?

Pfizer and BioNTech are testing a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine to study and understand the immune response against newly emerging variants of the virus.

Falling in love, breaking up and repeating the process may make for some memorable TV. In real life, though, it could do some noticeable damage to your health.

Artificial nails can lengthen and enhance the look of your nails, but they don't come without risk. Applying and removing acrylics can damage natural nails.

While a lot of us are familiar with the morning-after pill's time constraints, very few are aware that Plan B also has a weight limit for ideal effectiveness.

Hand sanitizer needs to contain at least 60 percent alcohol to be effective. This unfortunately can lead to a number of health issues if it gets into your eyes.

Have you ever wondered, as you lay there staring into the darkness, if your sleep habits are normal? If so, you're not alone.

Spot reduction — choosing which part of your body sheds fat as you drop weight —sounds great, but the way that weight loss works is more complicated than that.

One of the more devastating effects of COVID-19 has been the development of encephalitis. Learn why this neurological condition is affecting COVID patients.

It's not a pretty situation, but it happens: you're at the gym and suddenly, the urge to go number two is overwhelming. Why does exercise make us need to poop?

If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you may wonder if it's anything of concern. Get answers in our interview with a registered dental hygienist here.

If you dread seasonal allergies, good news! Wearing a mask every time you go outside can protect you from hay fever and the annoying symptoms that come with it.

For most, a pregnancy can introduce a whole new rulebook to master. No alcohol, cold cuts, hot tubs, or sleeping on your back — and of course, no sushi.

Most people have experienced the familiar, itchy sensation of a mosquito bite. Though it may be tempting to scratch the bite, this may prolong symptoms.

In a recent study, researchers found that thicker brows on women were considered more attractive than thinner eyebrows.

Among all the other things we can blame our parents for, genetic factors also influence our dental health.

With so many extreme weight loss methods available, and as enticing as they may be, there simpler and healthier ways to achieve your weight loss goals.

As cute and cuddly as puppies can be, for those who are allergic, they can produce unwanted symptoms.

Microneedling may not be for those who aren't down with the "no pain, no gain" mantra. Here's what you need to know.

Here's what you need to know about eating shrimp during pregnancy.