A calcium score screening heart scan can detect calcium deposits in your coronary arteries, and thus your risk for heart attack.

Dasia Taylor, 17, is developing infection-detecting sutures that address a very pressing real-world need.

There are many causes behind having a double chin, but the good news is there are exercises to minimize the effect and improve your posture.

The irrational anger or bad mood you get in when you're hungry actually had a basis in science. This is what really causes you to get hangry.

Rinna is one of the "dirty vegans" who sometimes eat animal products. The other type is those who eat processed food made from meat and/or dairy alternatives.

Most people know that meat, fish, and dairy are not part of the standard vegan diet. Learn why some sugars also aren't vegan.

Melatonin can affect your REM cycle, which is when you are most likely to have vivid dreams. Because of this, you might want to experiment with dosage.

Many medications can contribute to weight gain, but a switch to a similar drug, and/or changes in your daily habits, can help manage the problem.

Genetics may provide clues as to why some carry a pathogenic intolerance to gluten or develop celiac disease.

This in-demand fruit is packed with nutrition and contains 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

Micronutrients and macronutrients play important roles in your overall nutrition. Here's what you need to know to understand the difference.

Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones.

Trans fats in margarine cause the skin to look older because they make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light radiation, which can cause long-term damage.

Fish oil and krill oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Here's a comparison of other health benefits of each.

Iron supplements can cause stomach troubles and more-serious symptoms. Getting iron via whole foods is one way to avoid these negative effects.

Cashews have grown exponentially in popularity, as a dairy-free cream replacement and nut butter, but can be risky if not consumed in the correct form.

Consuming too many leafy greens can result in an excess of fat-soluble vitamin K, which can be dangerous, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms.

How did you sleep last night? Did you drift off right away or toss and turn for a while? If you picked the latter, here are some foods that'll help you get z's.

Neti pots can help manage sinus congestion, as well as allergy and cold symptoms, if used correctly.

Thiamin, alpha-lipoic acid, and vitamin D are among the nutrients that can help manage diabetes.

Is hand washing or using hand sanitizer more effective? Both have pros and cons, but this is which you should choose between hand washing and hand sanitizer.

People credit bone broth with all sorts of benefits. It's said to be good for your bones, skin, immune system, and gut health. But how much of that is true?

When you see "natural flavors" on a food label, you're probably thinking about lemons or vanilla, but that is not what it means.

Post-workout hunger seems reasonable. After all, you just burned some calories. As it turns out though, there's more to the story.

Studies show which day of the week is the worst for starting a diet.

Shifting to a low-fat, plant-based diet may help you lose weight, according to a new study.

Researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables makes sweat smell better.