Health Conditions

Consuming too much chocolate can cause weight gain, and because of its caffeine content, you might also experience some of the same side effects as coffee.

Certain foods may help reduce asthma symptoms, while others may worsen them. Here are some common foods you should eat (and some to avoid) if you have asthma.

Aside from your back surgery going well, your recovery time is also crucial. Preparing adequately for it will help you get better faster and more comfortably.

Binge eating disorder is one of the most common eating disorders in the U.S. Here's a more in-depth look into its symptoms, etiology, and treatment approaches.

It's fun to paint our nails different colors, but it doesn't look so great when the nails themselves begin to turn yellow. What does it mean when this happens?

After starring as Iceman in "Top Gun," Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," and the Dark Knight himself in "Batman Forever," Val. Kilmer was diagnosed with cancer.

Chances are you know someone who has diabetes, or you have diabetes yourself. Here's everything you need to know before getting an insulin pump.

If you've ever had a migraine, you know that they can be debilitating. While the condition has no cure, one dietary change may help reduce your migraines.

Hepatitis C can become a lifelong infection and lead to serious health problems. Is there a way to treat the condition and prevent complications?

Salmonella is one of the most common kinds of food poisoning. It presents with diarrhea that lasts between four and seven days. So how should you avoid it?

Water makes up 60% of the human body and helps it perform its most basic and vital functions. But is it possible to be allergic to water? The answer is yes.

Sometimes paresthesia is just the result of not moving enough, or that your workstation isn't ergonomic, but it can also indicate neurological problems.

Wintertime celebrations may help us pack on pounds, but they're not the only source of weight gain. Learn how a lack of sunlight affects belly fat.

Seeds, soy products, and coconut are a few sources of protein that people can eat on a nut-free vegan diet.

Many people who are iron deficient take supplements to get enough of this mineral our body needs. But do iron supplements cause constipation?

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville was originally diagnosed with psoriasis when she was a young girl, but it was not too troubling then.

Diabetes is a condition that can pose health risks and higher mortality risks if gone untreated. Here are the states with the highest prevalence.

While diet can help with Crohn's disease, finding the right combination of foods can be tricky. Here's a good place to start.

Gel manicures are beloved by many as they last much longer than a regular manicure. But it turns out they may also pose a danger to your health.

Understanding why inflammation happens and how to control it can help those prone to inflammation feel relief and avoid further damage.

A rotator cuff tear occurs when a tendon in the shoulder joint is torn or completely separated. What does treatment look like and can it heal on its own?

In August 2021, Actress Selma Blair revealed that her "prognosis is great" and she is in remission from multiple sclerosis. Here's what that means.

There are some foods you may only eat when you're sick. Unfortunately, many of your staple sick-day foods are ones you should never try to eat.

From the everyday person to the rich and famous, many are currently living with diabetes. Here's a look at some celebrities you didn't know had the condition.

High blood sugar and diabetes might sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions.

Have you ever wondered what exactly is atrial fibrillation? If so, we've got some answers for you.

The liver is one of the hardest working parts of your body, so damage to the organ is a serious matter. Read on to learn what warning signs to look out for.