Everyone knows the importance of including fruits in a well-rounded diet. But what would happen if, instead of a balanced diet, you consume more fruit daily?

It's not that rare to experience muscle cramps and spasms at night. But beyond the discomfort and pain, muscle cramps may be a sign of other health concerns.

While proper hydration is generally regarded as a sound and essential health practice, studies suggest that a specific type of water may be good for the heart.

Sugar excites your taste buds, but you know it's not great for your health. Nutrition expert Jamie Feit explains how to curb your sugar cravings.

Even though many are doing it, masturbation isn't exactly a comfortable topic. But what happens when you put a stop to self-love? Here's what an expert says.

While sleeping is meant to be restful, sometimes it's not comfortable for those who experience hip pain. This sleep position may be best in these cases.

You might remember the Tide pod challenge that dared kids to bite into the colorful laundry detergent packets. But what happens when you swallow a laundry pod?

If your pee burns after you've had sex, you may be wondering whether you should seek out medical assistance. It really depends on what's causing it.

Mississippi's life expectancy was 71.9 in 2020, which was the lowest in the United States. We'll dig into the likely reasons for this statistic.

Gut health is obviously important, but something you might not associate with how much sleep you get. But, if you don't get enough, it could spell gut trouble.

If you find yourself regularly having trouble sleeping at night, you might want to add a bit more meat to your diet. But we don't mean chicken, pork, or beef.

Everything in the body is interconnected, and this common joint condition actually has an unexpected effect on your eyes and can cause certain conditions.

As the oft-repeated saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. But can it actually be an unexpected way for you to burn calories and lose weight?

A sudden or sustained feeling of pain or tightness in your ribs is understandably a cause for concern. But what sort of condition could cause such discomfort?

When you're sick, you may experience many symptoms such as fever or upset stomach. What you may not know, however, is that it can also affect your heart rate.

It's important to brush and floss for extra-clean and healthy teeth, but there's a hydrating beverage we can all drink for better oral health, too.

There's a common medication that scientists have found could be affecting your personality every time you use it. Do you have it in your medicine cabinet?

When it comes to protein-rich food sources, potatoes aren't typically the first things people think of. Relatively speaking, though, they pack quite a punch.

Can you literally die of embarrassment? Here's what we know about what happens when you're embarrassed and how it can potentially affect your health.

Green eyes are a rare trait found in only 2% of people, but it turns out that having this eye color might provide a big advantage when it comes to your health.

When you're following a plant-based diet, you must ensure you're getting all the nutrients you need in your diet. This vegan-friendly food has iron in spades.

Since Robert Downey Jr.'s jovial mention of them in his Golden Globes acceptance speech, beta blockers seem to be the talk of the town. What are they?

Fruits are generally top-of-mind when it comes to healthy food. But suddenly eating fruit on a daily basis can have a surprising effect on your bowel movements.

Period cramps can be a pain to deal with, literally and figuratively. Fortunately, there's a simple way to deal with it: just find this pressure point.

Michael Bolton recently shared on social media that he is recovering from brain tumor surgery. This means the singer will take a brief break from his tour.

It's important to monitor your heart health consistently. Fortunately, there's a simple way to do it at home, and you only need to do it once a year.

When we talk about protein, its role in building muscle is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But a protein deficiency can affect bone health, too.