Although there's nothing wrong with taking a break from sex, your decision to stop may actually affect your body in ways you hadn't realized.

As great as it would be for meds to always work as intended for everyone, that's sadly not the case. Here are signs that you might need a medication change.

Researchers have linked daytime napping frequency to increased blood pressure, hemorrhagic stroke, and ischemic stroke in certain adults.

You're used to your nose running when you have a cold or when you cry. But why does it happen when you're eating or right after?

If your body doesn't have enough B12, you can experience a number of unpleasant symptoms.

Breastfeeding can be wonderful, but there can also be many bumps along that road. Mastitis is one such "bump," so to speak.

The skin contains the pigment known as melanin, which is what gives us our wide spectrum of skin tones. But what is melanin exactly?

Feeling anxious can not only be distressing, it can actually cause a physical reaction.

Americans have a love affair with sweet, carbonated beverages, but these sodas we love — which are all basically just sugar water — are bad for us.

In August 2021, Actress Selma Blair revealed that her "prognosis is great" and she is in remission from multiple sclerosis. Here's what that means.

Low carb diets have many benefits for certain people, but alarming new research gives us more of a reason to avoid refined carbs.

Energy drinks contain caffeine and they'll definitely give you a boost of energy. But they aren't so good for your heart.

Turmeric is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, where it's been used for thousands of years. Is it still worth taking today? Here's what the science says.

Oatly sounds like it may have designed the perfect milk, right? Unfortunately, not everyone agrees.

Are you sitting down? While we're not going to suggest you stand up right this second, you should know what too much time spent sitting down does to your body.

This cow's milk alternative is a unique choice, but it contains a variety of health benefits

Your body is much more sensitive to seasonal changes than you might even realize. Here's what happens to you in the fall season.

Elimination diets remain one of the best ways to identify adverse reactions to specific foods, but there are a few key things to do before trying one.

Ibuprofen can be purchased over the counter, but that doesn't mean you should pop 'em like candy. Here's what happens when you take the drug daily.

Does exercising feel ten times harder during that time of the month? As it turns out, there are a host of reasons why period workouts are tough.

Alton Brown discussed focusing on brain health, his partnership with Neuriva, how his eating and lifestyle habits have changed after turning 60, and more.

There are some foods you may only eat when you're sick. Unfortunately, many of your staple sick-day foods are ones you should never try to eat.

Botox treatments have exploded in popularity in recent years. But before you go under the needle, there are a few things you should know.

From the everyday person to the rich and famous, many are currently living with diabetes. Here's a look at some celebrities you didn't know had the condition.

While you may think twice about boosting your caffeine intake, researchers say your cup(s) of joe may actually help your liver health.

High blood sugar and diabetes might sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions.

Despite its name, it has nothing to do with alcohol, and it isn't exactly quite like sugar. So, what is the difference between the sugar alcohol and sugar?