While jet lag is a common occurrence, many people may wonder if there are ways to lessen the transition time. For example, can exercise help with jet lag?

Pilates is a form of exercise that can improve flexibility and strength. In fact, those suffering from migraines may benefit a bit more from doing pilates.

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a common cause of bad breath, loose teeth, and painful chewing. This is how obesity can play a role in its development.

One commonly mentioned coping mechanism is to spend time in nature, but it turns out that even listening to natural sounds such as birdsong may do the trick.

It's common that those with bulimia will actually gain weight, which is typically the opposite of the intended outcome. Here's why that happens.

Puberty is a period of time when there are many emotional, physical, and hormonal changes happening in the body and mind. Here are its five stages.

Moles can have an irregular shape or even have a scab or crusty covering. So, when performing a skin check, when should you start sounding the alarm bells?

After an injury, wounds over time are likely to form a scar. In fact, some may end up with what is known as a hypertrophic scar and it may look a bit different.

It's safe to say that most women take a number of precautions when pregnant, including staying safe when traveling. After all, there are a few tips to consider.

On October 19, the FDA granted emergency use authorization for the Novavax monovalent vaccine as a first booster dose for adults. Here's what you need to know.

When you think of chickenpox, you might think of a mildly irritating rash that young kids used to get. But since its introduction in 1995, a lot has changed.

For some, the consumption of certain things like alcohol or caffeine is often implicated in the success or failure of fertility. But which one affects it more?

Anyone struggling with obesity understands how difficult it can be to lose weight.

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. Self breast exams are an important method of early detection. Here's how to do a self breast exam.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has seen a surge in case numbers among children. Luckily, there are steps you can take to better protect your family.

Many patients lie because they don't trust medical providers to have sufficient expertise or the ability to grasp the finer nuances of their health status.

Self-care is an essential tool for maintaining your well-being. We asked our readers their preferred method of self-care. Here is what they said.

There are various dental implant options. Therefore, it always helps to understand how each type of implant works before making a befitting choice.

If you frequently have gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramping, pain, and bloating, you may have irritable bowel syndrome, commonly known as IBS.

About 20% to 76% of adults are found to have thyroid nodules during an ultrasound. However, researchers are yet to understand why thyroid nodules form.

Tea has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Here's what to know about research that's linking tea drinking to an unexpected health benefit.

The CDC's advisory committee recently reviewed the list of recommended routine immunizations. Here's what that means for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Early menopause is the onset of menopause before the age of 40. The symptoms are the same as menopause, which occurs later in life for some.

Maintaining healthy hair and scalp is something everyone should strive for. Nonetheless, some believe dirty hair grows faster than clean hair. So, is it true?

Often at the root of acne breakouts is an imbalance of sebum production. Sebum is a fatty oil produced by the skin's sebaceous glands.

Though exercise is beneficial to everyone, it may trigger flare-ups in those with acid reflux. Here are some tips to help you avoid uncomfortable symptoms.

Noninvasive colon screening tests motivate more people to get screened for colon cancer. In fact, some wonder if they could be the future of colon prevention.