Whether you get them while working out or when you're on your period, cramps are painful and inconvenient. Can bananas help? Here's what you should know.

Although birth control is best taken in 24-hour intervals, we all know that life happens. What are the side effects of taking the pill an hour late?

Many of us indulge in coffee, but you should be concerned if your intake is causing anxiety, dehydration, or elevated breathing or heart rates.

As anyone who has burned their mouth can tell you, it is a unique and lingering kind of pain. What can you do to treat the burn immediately after it occurs?

Circadian rhythm, which shifts with age, explains why we wake earlier as we age.

Pink eye is medically referred to as conjunctivitis. It is a result of inflamed tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva, but what is the cause behind it?

Given ice cream's nutritional makeup, are there ways in which eating it before bed can affect our sleep? The answer may come as a surprise.

Actor Willie Garson has died at the age of 57, as confirmed by his son on Instagram. But what was the cause of his death, and how common is it?

Water typically drains out of your ears on its own after swimming, but what happens when that isn't the case? Are you at risk of an ear infection?

Smoking marijuana is the most common way people consume it. While it may give you a temporary high, there might be a time when you'll need to cut back.

Taking medication incorrectly doesn't just mean overdosing. There's a range of mistakes that can be made. Here are some you may not realizing you're making.

Of the numerous types of medical donations you can make to health care facilities and partnered organizations, your hair is one of them.

Many people think that fitness has to involve breaking a sweat, but when you take a holistic approach, much more is taken into account.

Many struggle to adhere to their personal health goals and live a healthy lifestyle – but the reason probably isn't what you'd expect.

Amitriptyline can actually cause urine to appear green or blue, though there isn't any real risk from this side effect.

Garlic can improve your immunity, support brain and heart health, and help stabilize blood sugar levels, but some people do have side effects.

A study of women who received the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant determined that their newborns had antibodies from the vaccines at birth.

Sour cream is a favorite condiment among many foodies, but this topping isn't the healthiest thing you could be eating. Here's a better alternative.

Even though watermelon rinds don't taste quite as good as the flesh of the fruit, you shouldn't be throwing them in the trash can.

Many kids across the country are back in school, and many parents are awaiting a COVID-19 vaccine for their little ones. When is one expected?

Body aches, fever, and nausea are common side effects of the flu shot that also resemble symptoms of the flu virus — but you can't get the flu from the shot.

Robin Roberts shared the good news on her Instagram page on September 21, telling her followers that it had been nine years since her health scare.

If you've ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know how annoying and painful it can be. However, there are ways you can decrease your risk of UTIs.

Algal oil is made from certain sea algae, and it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, but does it provide any actual health benefits?

As the delta variant continues to spread across the United States, a new strain of COVID-19, the R.1 variant, has surfaced.

Coconut oil is often touted as one of the healthier options to use in your cooking, but some experts caution against making it a standard part of your diet.

As you might imagine, marshmallows have little to no nutritional value, but what exactly goes into these delectable little treats?