Whether you're active on social media or watch the latest daytime talk shows, chances are you've heard of detox teas. What do they really do to your body?

One factor people tend to base the efficacy of workouts on is the amount they sweat. There are several different reasons to explain why you're sweating so much while exercising.

Hold the door for someone, and you could grasp some flu germs. That's because the influenza virus can live for up to three days on plastic and stainless steel, two materials we touch daily on doorknobs and door handles, faucets, light switches, and cell phones.

Fainting, also known as syncope, is when you have a drop in blood flow to the brain, which causes temporary unconsciousness. You might have a medical condition that causes fainting, or you might not know why you fainted in the first place. Here's what really happens when you faint.

After all the effort that goes into pretty nails, from choosing the perfect color polish to finding the time for a manicure, finding that first chip is irritating. It can also be the cue to start picking off what's left of the polish. That might not be the best idea, though.

How often should you disinfect your phone? Here's what to consider when reducing your germ exposure.

Artificial sweeteners are also known as sugar substitutes. Artificial sweeteners have zero calories, which might make them look like a good option for anyone looking to lose weight or reduce their sugar intake. But are they safe?

One of the scariest symptoms you can experience, especially if it just hits you out of the blue, is chest pains. The first thing that comes into your mind may be, 'Am I having a heart attack?' Here's the first thing you should do if you experience it.

American adults are drinking more during the coronavirus pandemic, with women and people ages 30 to 59, in particular, consuming more alcoholic beverages.

If you feel pain in your lower back, the last thing you might want to do is exercise. But when we don't move enough, our core muscles become weaker, which worsens the pain. Here are a few easy exercises to do if you have lower back pain.

In contrast with white sugar though, which offers no nutritional value, honey contains trace amounts of a wide range of vitamins and minerals, as well as, importantly, bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants.

The Dubrow Diet is an eating plan and popular book created by former Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow and her husband Terry Dubrow.

If you live long enough on this planet, there's one thing you can be sure of -- you'll eventually go grey. Read on to find out why that happens.

When we fear our breath might smell bad, most of us just reach for a mint or some gum. But if bad breath is something you're noticing regularly, it's time to start paying attention. The smell emanating from your mouth can be an important indicator of overall bodily health.

The actual number of global COVID-19 cases and fatalities may be far higher than thought, says the World Health Organization (WHO), which said Monday that the virus may have infected about 10 percent of the world's population, or roughly 760 million people.

Whatever your reason for needing a little nighttime cooling, a fan might seem like the perfect solution for making sure that your room alone gets cooled down. But it turns out that sleeping with a fan on may, under certain circumstances, be harmful to your health.

Olive oil has been used and revered for thousands of years, and the culinary world as we know it would be rocked without it. But there's a new kid on the block. Avocado oil has gained popularity in recent years, and chefs as well as nutritionists are singing its praises.

For centuries, diet trends have been enticing people around the globe. Many such trends are hard to believe.

while no one would bat an eye at cutting back a little on bread and pasta, the health benefits of very restrictive diets — like the ketogenic diet (or keto for short) — are debatable.

For all the effort that's being put into disinfecting our world, hopefully we're doing it right. With the huge number of cleaning products on the market, knowing which product to use for the job can be a challenge.

Dying because of a heart attack is much less common than it used to be in the 1970s and 1980s. ut according to a recent report, of the people who do die from this condition, a disproportionate number are women.

When you're attracted to someone, blood rushes to your face, causing you to blush. Why does this happen?

Caffeine is the chemical in coffee that makes you feel awake and energized — and sometimes jittery and anxious. Caffeine has these effects because it stimulates your nervous system. What happens when you skip your daily morning cup of brew?

Chocolate is one of those things that so many of us can't help but love — even though we know it's not the healthiest thing we can feed our bodies. But there's a big difference between simply wanting chocolate and craving chocolate, especially if you're a woman.

The feeling of being unable to fill your lungs is frightening. So much so, that anxiety can actually make the condition worse as it constricts the muscles that control breathing. If you find yourself feeling short of breath, it's important to think about what might be contributing to the condition.

Face masks have quickly become a big part of our everyday lives. But if you want your face mask to continuously be effective, it's important that you know all the dos and don'ts, especially when it comes to reusing it.

Food cravings are so common that the average American spends more than 240 hours a year thinking about them. Here's a look at what they're trying to tell you.