Health Conditions

Dexter Scott King, the son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died on Sunday at his home in California. This is what we currently know about the cause of death.

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York and ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Here's what we know so far about her diagnosis.

If you're having trouble pooping, it could be due to a variety of reasons. If the cause is diet-related, then adding this high-protein vegetable to it can help.

Having to hold in your poop, especially if the urge comes at the worst time and place, isn't an uncommon experience. But here's what that does to your stomach.

The characteristics of your hair can contribute to your uniqueness as an individual. Some hair-related features are so rare that only few people possess them.

To best support our circulatory health as we snooze, this sleep position is the way to go. Which variation of this position you choose depends on a few things.

Constipation is pretty rough to say the least. But one viral TikTok hack helps you get it out in just minutes. We tried it and the results may surprise you.

Nobody likes being ill during the winter, but by adding this secret ingredient to your water, you might be able to ease your symptoms.

Some life-threatening diseases can be easily diagnosed and caught in time. Others are "silent," and can stay hidden and undiagnosed until it's too late.

When you see your poop coming out in strings, it may cause you to be a bit worried. But what sort of gastrointestinal problems does this hint at, if any?

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.

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 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 in pain you likely don't think twice about turning to ibuprofen. However, if you take it every day (too frequently) it can impact your heart.

A nosebleed is a fairly common experience, and typically results in a minimal amount of blood loss. But is it really possible for epistaxis to be lethal?

What can your heart rate tell you about the state of your health in the future? Here's what research has found about the hints that your heart rate may give.

Certain sleep positions can aggravate the burning and stinging of dry eye. However, this sleep position is the best for providing relief from your symptoms.

Seeing undigested food mixed in with your stool can be confusing and a bit unnerving. But is it really a cause for concern, or is it normal? Keep reading.

Having a cough is never fun. It affects nearly every part of our day, including sleep, which is not good for recovery.

It's important to be concerned about your cardiovascular health. Take better care of your body by performing this simple exercise, even just once a year.

If you've been looking for ways to improve your memory, you might want to try this simple brain exercise involving your sense of smell.

Is persistent neck pain making it hard for you to go about your day-to-day activities? As it turns out, the body has a "button" that can make it go away.

If you find yourself regularly having trouble when trying to poop, fear not: There's a simple solution. All you need to do is add this to a glass of water.

Have you ever felt a strong desire to sneeze, but somehow just couldn't? Here are some novel and unexpected ways you can prompt your body to sneeze.

If you like eating instant ramen on a regular basis, you should read this. Research has shown that frequent consumption of ramen can affect the eyes negatively.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine beliefs, touching our bodies in the right places can actually lower our blood pressure.