Cough medicine is a common solution for those nights when a cough is keeping you awake. But what happens if this medicine is overused? Read on to learn more.

Too much salt can make you thirsty, while too little can leave a dish lacking in flavor. What looks like a generic pile of granules is anything but simple.

Fitness is key to a long, healthy life, but with exercise sometimes comes injury. With this in mind, we bring you the best and worst sports for your health.

Splinters are small fragments of foreign objects that puncture and become embedded in the skin. What can happen if you don't remove a splinter right away?

The author claims that obesity is largely due to hormonal imbalances. But other doctors say it's premature to claim how diet can manipulate hormones.

Ultimate frisbee is a complex sport that builds up agility and conditions players through both sprinting and endurance running.

Sprains involve the tearing or stretching of ligaments when you twist, roll, or turn a body part in an improper way.

Actor Bob Odenkirk eased fans' concerns over his health on Friday, July 30 with a Tweet providing information regarding his recent medical scare.

Snorkeling is a social as well as physical activity that brings you closer to nature, helps improve breathing and manage stress, and strengthens the body.

How long alcohol stays in your system after having a drink depends on what you drink, how much you drink, and how fast your body metabolizes alcohol.

Nothing beats a day at the water park during summertime. However, there are some potential hazards to keep in mind, and they go beyond just bumps or bruises.

For people seeking out mental health help for the first time, it can be confusing choosing between all the options available, including therapy or counseling.

You should clean your computer every two weeks, and the process is simple, requiring only a few supplies. Learn how.

Shame and fear could be the reasons many don't tell their doctors how much pain they are really in, but telling the truth could be a matter of life or death.

We've all gotten injuries that led to itchy, unsightly scabs, and the temptation to pick at them can be overwhelming. What happens when you pick your scab?

Lunchtime serves as a much needed break from work. We're not here to focus on what you eat midday, but on when you eat it. When should you eat lunch every day?

When it comes to over-the-counter medications, it's important to educate yourself on any drug you put in your body, even if they don't require a prescription.

Here's an inside look at Kelly Osbourne's amazing weight loss transformation that has everyone talking.

To clean produce properly, wash your hands and any tools like cutting boards and knives, then clean with water. Special cleaning agents are not necessary.

While the age at which you legally become an adult is 18, your brain isn't fully developed yet. At 18, your brain actually still has a long way to go.

Instead of the colorless sweat most of us are used to, there are people who sweat in a variety of colors ranging from blue to green to red to bright yellow.

Deodorant shopping can be overwhelming. Here are a few of the most concerning ingredients found in deodorants and antiperspirants, and why to avoid them.

Simone Biles withdrew from the 2021 Olympics due to a phenomenon known to gymnasts as the "twisties." What does it mean when gymnasts get the twisties?

Since its inception in 2010, Orangetheory Fitness has become a popular workout craze. What's the untold story of this boutique fitness studio?

Pullups are a great exercise for the upper body, but what does it mean when you can't do one? Learn how you can build up to doing a pullup.

While sculpted six-pack abs have long been a popular fitness goal, they aren't as attainable as you might think. Are six-pack abs possible for everyone?

Wasps and bees are often confused, but they're different insects with different stings. Read on to learn the differences between their stings.