Nothing beats great-tasting bread, but from a health standpoint, some types are better off left on the shelf. Is multigrain bread a good option?

If you need glasses, then you know how much of a struggle it can be to go without them for just a few minutes. What did nearsighted people do before them?

Some know that men are more likely to be addicted to alcohol than women, but it does not tell the whole story. Women are more affected by alcohol than men.

Ground beef has gotten a bad reputation lately. But is it really as bad for you as you've been led to believe? Here's what you should know.

Country singer Alan Jackson recently spoke out about a neurological disease with which he has been struggling for nearly a decade.

There are some things about women's bodies that people don't totally get. Let's take a look at some of the most widely misunderstood aspects of the female body.

Almost every routine physical exam includes a series of assessments, and doctors can learn plenty by taking a listen to your chest.

It's easy to assume that jogging is not great exercise or not as noble as running, but that's a misnomer. Here is the big difference between the two.

Many of us use hot tubs to soothe sore muscles after a workout, but science shows that this can slow the recovery process.

Tin foil may not be airtight enough as a food wrapper to prevent bacteria growth, plus exposure to aluminum in one's diet has other risks.

Strokes occur when the brain does not get enough blood, whereas aortic aneurysms are the result of too much blood in the brain.

Getting soap in your eye can be painful, but there are a few steps you can take after the fact to prevent the situation from becoming an eye emergency.

If you're one of the many women who has experienced strange dreams during pregnancy, you may have just one question on your mind: why?

When you pop your ears, the eustachian tube in your middle ear that provides airflow opens and closes.

Longer naps aren't always better: If you wake up in the middle of your deep sleep stage, you may feel even more tired than you were before.

Even though hemp-derived CBD that contains no more than 0.3% THC is legal at the federal level, individual states can choose to make it illegal, and some have.

Dong quai has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, but some studies about its effectiveness have been inconclusive.

You probably already know about the main side effects of coffee, but there are some other effects of this drink that you might not have heard about before.

Running and biking are two of the most common types of exercise. But is one better for you than the other? Here's what you should know.

Many actors have undertaken extreme diet and workout regimens or made dramatic bodily changes for a role. Here's the scoop on some of those transformations.

A 2021 study of over 6,000 participants reveals a new link between age and metabolism – or a lack thereof.

Many unproven treatments for COVID-19 have circulated on social media, but the latest involving hydrogen peroxide has health experts especially concerned.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Here's when you should stop using it.

Have you ever felt that the person talking to you is lying? You may be right. Here are some physical cues to look out for that may mean you're being lied to.

Most people engage in monophasic sleep, where we sleep for one designated portion of a 24-hour cycle. However, there may be benefits to biphasic sleep.

If you've ever had strep throat, you know the pain is nearly impossible to ignore. If you choose to let the condition go untreated, here is what may happen.

Many people enjoy having glowing skin, but what is the difference between getting some color from a tanning bed vs. the rays of the sun?