Health

Although a person's skin type is largely determined by genetics, research supports the idea that diet can play a significant role in general skin health, as well as oil production specifically. If you're struggling with oily skin, here are the main culprits to avoid.

It's happened to us all. Whether at a holiday (hello, Thanksgiving!) or just a particularly great weeknight meal, we've eaten too much and feel heavy, bloated, sluggish, and uncomfortable (and that's even while wearing our stretchy pants). What's the first thing you should do after eating too much?

If you're taking birth control pills for any reason and you want to stop, you may have some questions. Luckily, science has shown that there is very little risk with stopping hormonal contraception, and the body adjusts very quickly. Talk to your doctor first, but here's what you might expect.

Every time you step up to a sink and wash your hands, you might be wondering which kind of soap is more effective. Should you be using bar soap or liquid soap?

No matter whether you use the priciest of products or you're on a drugstore budget, one thing holds true: any good skincare routine has to start off with a good cleaning. How often should you do so? We asked a dermatologist.

We've been wondering: Are daily showers even necessary? Turns out you can get away without a full-body scrub — and still keep body odor in check — if you employ some strategic spot cleaning.

If you have trouble sleeping, or deal with anxiety, at some point someone may have recommended a weighted blanket to you. These cozy coverings are all the rage for people fighting insomnia — or even just looking to calm down.

This might sound like a familiar story. You have just sat down to enjoy a meal when you take a glance at your chicken, and notice it looks a touch pink in the middle. Do you eat it anyway? What happens if you do?

Birth control may have been a taboo subject not too long ago, but these days it's absolutely commonplace. But despite the fact that the majority of women have used birth control at some point, there are many myths floating around about how various forms of birth control work and what they do to you.

Our bodies are far from silent. From belching to flatulence to the rumbling sounds coming from our guts, we are nonstop noise-making machines. But what causes the rumblings?

So you woke up with a hickey? It happens, usually when you're not paying attention during a passionate night — you wake up to find a love bite. How can you make it disappear faster?

For most people, a few cups of coffee, tea, or soda are a regular part of daily life. But if you're a woman of reproductive age, it's important to know that those habits could be causing you pain or discomfort several days each month.

Have you noticed it takes longer getting out of bed than it used to? Is your body so stiff that it demands you stretch before starting your normal routine? If this sounds familiar, chances are you're suffering from some form of arthritis.

Thick, full hair is amazing, right? Well, yes, unless it's in your nose. According to Cleveland Clinic, the average person grows 6 1/2 feet of nose hair from each follicle over a lifetime. Removing it can be tricky — and plucking it is a no-no.

If you've ever had a friend or sibling try to scare you out of the hiccups, tell them that they don't know boo. A better way to stop hiccupping is to pull your knees into your chest. This tackles what happens to your body when you get the hiccups.

Stress eating, which is also called emotional eating, is when you're eating junk food in an attempt to relieve the stress you're feeling. You're not eating because you're hungry — you're eating because you're stressed. Here's one way to stop stress eating at night.

At some point you've probably been watching television, scrolling through social media, or enjoying a warm cup of coffee when all of the sudden your eyelid starts involuntarily twitching. Why does this happen?

You can find sore throat relief almost instantly with the help of some handy hacks and tickle-reducing tricks. Here's how you can start to feel better faster.

There's nothing better than a big old hug. Whether it's with your mom, dad, bestie, or partner, it's almost always comforting and warms your heart. But did you know hugging is actually good for your health?

Shopping for something to control underarm BO is an experience that can leave you standing, flustered, in the personal care aisle for a long time. There are just so many options to choose from. Should you choose deodorant or antiperspirant? 'Natural' or not? Does it make any difference?

For any man who wants to take an active role in making sure that his "little swimmers" are capable of doing their job, Dr. Zaher Merhi, M.D., HCLD, FACOG, spoke with us to share some of the advice he offers at his Rejuvenating Fertility Center.

Ever wonder why you get goosebumps, also called goose pimples or goose flesh? Those raised bumps on your skin may not seem to have a purpose on the outside, but inside, your body is creating them for a reason.

One of the sneaky, scary things about the COVID-19 pandemic is the fact that so many of us may actually have it, or have had it at some point, without even knowing it. What does it really mean to be asymptomatic?

Sneezing is something that happens to all of us, but it's something we have little control over and as a result is usually something we do without thinking. But what exactly is the science behind sneezing?

Nutrition experts agree that eating fruits and vegetables daily can significantly improve a person's health. But is it a good idea to eat only salad every day?

Women are generally colder than men, and the hub's insistence on keeping the temperature at an arctic below 70 degrees is grounds for... well, a second glass of wine!

An annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your chances of contracting influenza and spreading it to others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet some people remain nervous about getting the flu shot. Can the flu shot actually give you the flu?