Health

Waking up with morning breath can be unpleasant, especially if you live with a significant other, but it's actually pretty common. This is because your mouth dries out when you sleep, allowing bacteria to build up and emit a foul-smelling odor.

Raise your hand if you've ever blamed your parents for anything. Your sweet tooth, poor handwriting, or your dislike of broccoli -- they're all fair game. But what about more serious matters, like health issues? You may have just gotten some of those from your folks too.

Dark circles suddenly appearing under your eyes are usually produced from being tired, but there are other reasons this can happen.

It's so tempting to reuse those plastic water bottles. After all, it seems like a smart option for both our health, our wallets, and the environment, fitting nicely into the 'reduce, reuse, and recycle!' mantra. But there are reasons to think twice about this common practice.

Asking your doctor questions can seem intimidating at first. However, you're doing yourself - and your doc - a disservice by not starting a dialogue.

The term leaky gut describes a whole host of gastrointestinal issues that are caused by (as you may have guessed from the name) your gut lining starting to 'leak' toxins into your body through your intestinal wall.

Have you ever lost a tooth? Sure, we all have, at least if we're past the age of 6. Losing our baby teeth is natural, even if occasionally painful. Losing a permanent tooth, however, is far more unpleasant. However, there's a good chance the tooth can still be saved if you act quickly.

Is it safe to take melatonin when you're pregnant? You may be having problems falling asleep while pregnant, but it might be better to seek alternative treatments than to try to get your body to sleep with melatonin. Here is why pregnant women should avoid the sleep aid.

It's hard enough dealing with the discomfort and pain caused by illness. And it's even worse when you're not sure what kind of sickness you have. Is it the common cold — or is it a sinus infection, which might require a trip to the doctor for treatment?

While wearing a face mask is still the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19, wearing glasses may also help reduce the risk of contracting the virus. This is because it is possible, though unlikely, for the coronavirus to spread through the eyes.

We all love a freshly-scented shampoo, but many shampoos come with toxic ingredients like sulfates, parabens, and formaldehyde. But there is one other ingredient that shouldn't be in your shampoo. This is why you should be on the lookout for the term "fragrance" on your shampoo bottles.

Americans love their soda, but a growing number of experts have been urging us to quit our pop habit. Here's what happens when you give it up.

If you've had COVID-19, whether you had no symptoms, mild symptoms, or severe symptoms, returning to exercise is important for your long-term health — but it needs to be done slowly and safely.

Probiotics are great for your gut, but other parts of the body can benefit from these microorganisms too. Here's what happens when you start taking probiotics.

When should you make an appointment to see a gynecologist? That can depend on your life circumstances, but there are guidelines you can follow.

We all hit a slump at around 2 p.m. in the mid-afternoon. Whether it's a lack of sleep, eating the wrong breakfast, or due to some other biological factors, this is why your energy probably drops mid-afternoon. Don't worry: there are ways to solve the afternoon slump.

While grinding your teeth might seem harmless, it can actually damage your teeth and lead to a number of uncomfortable and even painful symptoms.

Matcha tea has drastically grown in popularity in recent years and for good reason. Whether it's in tea or latte form, drinking matcha can have significant health benefits.

Menopause has many unpleasant symptoms, and hot flashes are among the worst. The creeping feeling of your body heating up is disconcerting, and can make even the most modest woman start to shed layers.

As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, these are the places you're most likely to catch COVID-19.

Your cold symptoms are finally gone, and it appears the time has come to re-enter society as the healthy human you are. But before you dive in, press pause on those plans to resume daily life and consider others around you.

Lately, intermittent fasting has become the trend to try. That's the eating program that calls for limiting food intake to a set window of the day, usually four to eight hours long. But a new version of fasting is on the rise, and it has some people concerned.

You may have had symptoms that made you think you've already had COVID-19, but short of a screening or antibody test, is there any way to tell if you've had the virus? According to doctors, there is one sign that could mean you've already been infected with COVID-19.

Many of us prefer to have a photograph taken of a particular side of our face, but is there any science to back up one side of the face being more attractive than the other? It turns out, humans actually do perceive one side of the face as better looking than the other and here is why.

Is there a certain time of day when you should stop eating? Studies suggest that when you eat very late at night, you not only take in more calories, but you also can ruin the quality of your sleep. Here is when you should quit eating each day for a more healthy lifestyle.

Have you ever noticed that your teeth hurt when you eat sweets? If cookies, cakes, and other sweets cause you pain, that's not really a sweet tooth — it's tooth sensitivity. Here's what you need to know about both preventing and treating tooth pain.

Achieving a work-life balance takes constant adjustment. Even when people stay home because of a worldwide pandemic, making telecommuting a more acceptable option, we feel pressure to work. Here is why a bad work-life balance is riskier than you think.