Menstrual cramps in the buttocks are called proctalgia fugax. The pain associated with them is caused by muscles in the rectum and pelvic floor contracting.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently warned parents of the latest social media trend involving cooking NyQuil medicine in chicken.

"We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lot of work on it," President Joe Biden said on television. "But the pandemic is over."

For trans men making a medical transition, hormone therapy may be a treatment option they want to pursue. Here's everything to know about the process.

When a migraine strikes, a migraine cocktail may be one of your options. Here's what you need to know about migraine cocktails before you take them.

If you find your head hurting when spending time outdoors, particularly during warmer summer months, you may be experiencing a head-induced headache.

While certain risk factors may make one more prone to developing crossed eyes, let's explore the potential underlying cause of the condition.

When you have high blood pressure, your blood moves through your body at a higher-than-normal pressure. This is how it might impact your libido.

Ever catch yourself tasting soap in your mouth? Turns out, there can be a variety of causes for the bitter, slightly metallic flavor on your taste buds.

Breakthrough bleeding is bleeding experienced outside of a woman's normal period. Discover when you should consider seeing your doctor if it's happening to you.

There are many different types of workouts that can help to manage low blood sugar.

While the terms "drug addiction" and "drug tolerance" are sometimes used interchangeably, there are key differences. Learn what they are and what they mean.

Swapping sucralose for sugar can help reduce calorie intake and help keep blood sugar levels balanced, but could it also be bad for you in some ways?

Redheads have been reported to be at increased risk of developing skin cancer, but why is this the case? What is it about red hair that makes people at risk?

Even though sweet potatoes are ubiquitous for being a side dish, craving them may be your body's way of clueing you in on what it really needs.

If you're looking for a way to improve your smile, you may have considered either veneers or Lumineers. But what are they and which is best for you?

It might not look like it, but bacteria love to live on our skin. In fact, there may be as many as 3,200 types of germs on your hands right now.

There's something special yet satisfying about biting into a crunchy, salty pickle. But is it safe for a baby to join in on this pickle frenzy?

A blood clot can be a serious medical condition if not treated medically. Here's how doctors treat blood clots.

Certain parts of the animal like the organs are often overlooked or cast aside, but should they be? Just what is offal and is it good for you to eat it?

So far, there is limited research on atypical cystic fibrosis. Luckily, what we do know reads as better news for those diagnosed with the disease.

Zyrtec is a medication commonly used for the treatment of allergies. Learn how long it takes to start working on your allergy symptoms.

If you have a monkeypox infection, you may be worried about shaving with a rash. This is what you need to know about shaving when you have monkeypox.

Kiwifruit is a delicious, tart treat of a fruit, but can you eat the fuzzy skin? Learn whether or not you should be eating your kiwi skins.

Broccoli generally is delicious and incredibly healthy. While it has long been enjoyed by many worldwide, it can actually be dangerous to some people.

While procrastination is a perfectly normal human response to stress, some studies suggest that our genes may play a role in how often we do it.

If you've ever experienced a sudden tight chest and had problems breathing, you might have wondered whether you were having an asthma attack or a panic attack.