Vitamins and supplements are often used interchangeably, but they're not exactly the same — and that can be said for minerals and nutrients.

Muscle loss is a part of life. But there are some things you can do as an aging adult suffering from sarcopenia. We explain it all right here.

Oligomenorrhea is a term used to describe the infrequency of periods. Read this to learn all about it.

You might reach for a couple of Tylenol after a night of drinking, but that might not always be a good idea, as the liver metabolizes acetaminophen.

Five-time Grammy winner and classic pop sensation B.J. Thomas has died. According to his publicist, this is what led to the beloved singer's death.

As it turns out, our body chemistry has a say in our weight management as we age. It may become more difficult to shed pounds as we grow older.

Deaths in space are relatively rare, but there are often long-term effects of space travel. Read on to learn what really happens to the human body in space.

Although no one exercise is going to be a magic cure-all, some exercises seem to be particularly good at burning belly fat.

For years, Julianne Hough has stuck to one tried-and-true post-workout meal: a protein-packed recovery shake.

President Joe Biden announced a plan on September 27 to make it easier to identify healthy foods while shopping through a new labeling process.

With the surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, health experts believe that cloth masks may no longer be a viable defense against the virus.

While some people might panic when they notice their thermometer reading over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a fever is actually a good thing.

Purple Carrot CEO Andy Levitt sat down with Health Digest to talk plant-based cooking, healthy eating, entrepreneurship, and being (mostly) vegan.

If you've ever had a blood test, you've probably come across the hemoglobin count, which is usually abbreviated as Hgb. What does it mean?

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Many people suffer from dry or dehydrated skin, but did you know there are key differences between the two? As a result, the treatment may vary.

Many of seemingly "healthy" actions could actually be ruining your diet. Here's a look at the worst offenders.

Carbs aren't just found in bread and pasta. Here's a look at some foods that have way more carbs than you probably realized.

When it comes to cancer prevention, insects may have the potential to aid in the early detection of the disease. Now, ants may be able to help.

Diet is just one way your body gets vitamin D. Let's explore foods that contain the important vitamin plus additional methods of upping your vitamin D levels.

Lady Gaga is determined to spread awareness about fibromyalgia Here's a closer look at the performer's experience with the chronic condition.

Some 48 million Americans get food poisoning every year, and many tend to get sick in the summer. This is why.

If you feel like you're always hungry, it's important to determine whether you're actually famished or if you're desiring food for other reasons.

When you hear about health foods, or superfoods, the usual — spinach, kale, avocado — may come to mind. However, you shouldn't sleep on these underrated foods.

Approximately 1 in 7 Americans have varying degrees of kidney disease and damage, though many of them don't even know it. These are some signs to watch for.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed maltodextrin generally safe, but there are some things you should know about it.

Crying is a bit of a scientific mystery, but here's what we know happens to the body -- both physically and physiologically -- when we shed tears.