Health Conditions

If you're a fan of spicy food, cayenne pepper is likely already a mainstay on your spice rack. But consuming it regularly may affect your cholesterol levels.

It turns out that some fruits are actually relatively high in protein compared to others. One popular dried fruit can also help lower your cholesterol.

Being on vacation is meant to be relaxing, but it could have the opposite effect on your GI tract making it hard to poop. This is how to get things going again.

The death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa brought attention to a disease called the hantavirus. Here's what you need to know about it.

While all vegetables have potential benefits for health, eating this popular white vegetable may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Adding certain protein sources to your daily diet can help you lower high cholesterol levels. Some of the healthiest proteins have other benefits, too.

Beyond the usual vitamins and minerals, this trendy green vegetable is loaded with plant compounds that can help lower your cholesterol and protect your heart.

While an over-the-counter laxative can help you poop fast, if you're looking for a natural option instead, you might want to stock up on this vegetable.

Feeling constipated? By adding a certain type of fruit juice to your water, you can poop faster (and enjoy some other nutritional benefits, to boot).

Does daily egg white consumption really have a beneficial impact on high blood pressure? Recent studies have revealed some interesting findings for egg lovers.

You might not think that there's a link between the state where you reside and your risk of death from cancer. Interestingly, statistics suggest otherwise.

Among the many plant-based proteins you can add to your diet, one underrated food is good for your blood pressure. Research shows the unexpected link.

Red skin can be an indicator of certain types of cancer. These are the additional cancer warning signs to look out for besides the presence of red skin.

This fruit juice may not be among those you drink on a regular basis. However, it contains nutrients that can protect your heart as well as help you poop.

Eating high-fiber foods can help lower your blood pressure. You should consider adding more fiber-rich foods to your diet, like this underrated root vegetable.

Yogurt is a delicious and convenient dessert that is easy to incorporate into your daily diet. But when you eat it every day, something happens to your poop.

Viagra emerged almost 30 years ago, and it remains one of the most popular drugs to treat erectile dysfunction. However, it could also affect blood pressure.

In the United States, the annual death rate is at over three million. Knowing the top ten diseases responsible for U.S. deaths may help you avoid them.

If you enjoy sweet potatoes, then you may also want to give yams a try. It turns out, they are rich in nutrients that protect against cancer and heart disease.

Keeping your blood pressure low could be as easy as grabbing this colorful veggie from your fridge, and it might also help prevent colon cancer.

For avid snackers sticking to a low-carb diet, there's an easy-to-prepare option that not only has cholesterol-lowering properties, but also helps you poop.

If you have high cholesterol levels, there are a number of ways you can improve your health. One is to incorporate helpful foods into your everyday diet.

Football star Patrick Mahomes has a favorite snack that can usually be found on many people's plates. But its hidden ingredient can affect your blood sugar.

If you're tuning in to the Super Bowl, there's a chance your blood pressure will rise -- not just because of the results, but also due to poor snack choices.

Can a high-protein Italian cheese really decrease your risk of colorectal cancer? In an exclusive interview, an expert talks about what current research says.

Health officials in this U.S. state are reporting the largest tuberculosis outbreak in American history. Here's what to know about this lung disease.

Many changes happen to the body once a person passes 80 years of age. Recent research hints at aging's unexpected effect on one's cancer risk as well.