Health

The characteristics of your hair can contribute to your uniqueness as an individual. Some hair-related features are so rare that only few people possess them.

Poop can take on some pretty strange smells depending on several factors. If your bowel movements have started to smell like fish, here's what you need to know.

When you have a headache, it seems natural to take ibuprofen. But should you be drinking coffee with it? It might effect your body differently than you'd think.

A common concern people have is whether giving morphine at the end of a person's life actually brings about their death sooner. Here's what the experts say.

To best support our circulatory health as we snooze, this sleep position is the way to go. Which variation of this position you choose depends on a few things.

Dying is never a pleasant topic to talk about, especially when you know the person is in pain. However, not all of sensations at the end of life are painful.

Have you had those days when you're sitting on the toilet and wishing there was some way to get yourself to poop instantly? Drinking this could do the trick.

Death is an uncomfortable reality, and all of us are going to bite the dust one day. Do we really want to know when that will be, though?

Constipation is pretty rough to say the least. But one viral TikTok hack helps you get it out in just minutes. We tried it and the results may surprise you.

Healthy stool should be one solid color and free of any unusual stripes, patterns, or spots. So what does it mean if you notice white spots in your poop?

Eating the same foods each day might be a great idea since you only have to meal prep once a week. However, it could also have certain effects on your sleep.

Numbness in your feet can be difficult to catch. Luckily there's a simple pencil test you can do to find out if you've lost feeling in your feet.

Nighttime bathroom breaks can leave you feeling exhausted the next day. Thankfully, these tips can help you manage the need to pee in the middle of the night.

While your house is a place that should ideally make you feel safe and secure, it contains many things that can accidentally cause unexpectedly fatal results.

In the U.S., there's one state with a population whose life expectancy is remarkable. But what makes its residents - both men and women - live longer?

Nobody likes being ill during the winter, but by adding this secret ingredient to your water, you might be able to ease your symptoms.

Did you know that in addition to giving your body the curves it deserves, your butt can also be a predictor of your health? Here's what it can tell you.

If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, incorporating this popular carb into your diet might help. However, there might be some drawbacks, too.

Some life-threatening diseases can be easily diagnosed and caught in time. Others are "silent," and can stay hidden and undiagnosed until it's too late.

When you see your poop coming out in strings, it may cause you to be a bit worried. But what sort of gastrointestinal problems does this hint at, if any?

It's not that rare to experience muscle cramps and spasms at night. But beyond the discomfort and pain, muscle cramps may be a sign of other health concerns.

While proper hydration is generally regarded as a sound and essential health practice, studies suggest that a specific type of water may be good for the heart.

While sleeping is meant to be restful, sometimes it's not comfortable for those who experience hip pain. This sleep position may be best in these cases.

You might remember the Tide pod challenge that dared kids to bite into the colorful laundry detergent packets. But what happens when you swallow a laundry pod?

If your pee burns after you've had sex, you may be wondering whether you should seek out medical assistance. It really depends on what's causing it.

Mississippi's life expectancy was 71.9 in 2020, which was the lowest in the United States. We'll dig into the likely reasons for this statistic.

Gut health is obviously important, but something you might not associate with how much sleep you get. But, if you don't get enough, it could spell gut trouble.