Refeeding is the process of safely reintroducing food to a person after a long period of starvation or malnourishment. Sometimes, this process can go wrong.

Prostate cancer ranks only behind skin cancer as the most common type of cancer among men. Screening is key for early detection, but what does it involve?

As it turns out, eating simple carbohydrates, or sugars, before a workout can actually be counterproductive. Here's why, and here's what you should eat instead.

Some people might take melatonin and not notice a difference in the time it takes to fall asleep. If this happens to you, there could be several explanations.

Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your body has a difficult time producing or using insulin. Is there a cure, and if not, what treatments are available?

While there is no clinical term or diagnosis for this phenomenon, new research suggests that "Sunday scares" might be more than just Urban Dictionary slang.

The last thing anyone ever wants is to develop food poisoning. After making sure a bathroom is nearby, there are a few things that should be top priority.

You've finally gotten your braces off and can now proudly flash your perfect smile to the world, but you might wonder, what's the point of a retainer?

While there are some similarities between anemia and anxiety, they are different. Therefore, it's best to consider a few factors before self-diagnosing.

Mountain Dew is among the most popular sodas in the country, but we all know that soda tends to have a lot of sugar. How much sugar is in a can of Mountain Dew?

If you have recently picked up the medication, you might be wondering how long it takes for Flonase to start working. Here's what you should know.

If you're like most people, you slouch while looking at your phone or sitting at your desk sometimes, but slouching too much leads to more than a bad posture.

We all know sugar can contribute to cavities and weight gain, but its impact is much more widespread than that. Did you know it can also impact your bladder?

Can people take multivitamins on an empty stomach? Many people take these vitamins right when they wake up before eating, but should they? Here's what to know.

Walking engages many of your muscles such as your glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and ankles. Does it also work out your heart?

Actress and singer Demi Lovato first opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011, but it turns out they may have been misdiagnosed.

Running a 5K can be an exhilarating experience that benefits your mind and body. Here's what you should eat before a 5K run so you can perform at your peak.

While none is pleasant, a case of trigger finger can range from mild to severe. So what is going on in the hand that causes our fingers to lock in place?

If your styes keep recurring, it can certainly be annoying and you may want to figure out the root cause. Let us look at some possibilities.

Are you having an aching sensation that you think may be due to a hernia? Understanding hernias can help you determine if this is the cause of your discomfort.

Like other hormones, it's important that testosterone levels stay balanced, as too much or too little testosterone can contribute to health problems.

Research shows that yoga may not only improve well-being but also help to relieve some of the symptoms of pain-related conditions such as endometriosis.

Pomegranate seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat acids, but could cause some digestive issues.

Let's take a look at why some people are light sleepers while others are not, and how you can get the best sleep, regardless of what camp you're in.

By taking care of the brain, you take care of your eyes and when you take care of your eyes, you also take care of your brain. Here's how to do this.

According to a new study in Nature Genetics, people who smoke heavily may have the same risk of lung cell mutations as people who smoke less frequently.

Whether cutting out gluten is necessary for your health or is simply a lifestyle choice, you could be cutting out important nutrients that keep you healthy.