Health Conditions

Regular exercise reduces risk factors for heart disease and can cause the heart muscle to grow bigger. But certain activities can cause the heart to shrink.

Cold flashes can occur due to environmental factors, as well as internal ones, such as hormonal changes. Your mental health can play a role as well.

Hormonal headaches and migraines can go beyond head pain. Symptoms can also include loss of appetite, fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain.

We all want instant relief from painfully discomforting heartburn or acid reflux, so here's the first thing you should do when you get heartburn.

Pimples and cold sores can pop up unexpectedly and may have you wondering which one it is. Here's how to tell the difference between them and treatment methods.

Factors such as diet, dehydration, and medications can increase your risk of forming kidney stones, but so can this inherited condition.

You should talk to your doctor if this happens to your period.

Common colds, sometimes referred to as "head colds," are caused primarily by the rhinovirus, but there are more than 200 different viruses that can cause one.

Migraines can be a seriously debilitating condition for many people. Migraines can be chronic or episodic, so know the differences to better treat them.

People with diabetes should eat well-balanced diets containing healthy proteins, carbs, and fats, but they should avoid eating one particular kind of fat.

If you have diabetes, you probably already know that everything you eat and drink affects your blood sugar levels. That includes drinks, such as alcohol.

It is no secret that dealing with sinusitis can be challenging - but it turns out that the costs of not dealing with it could be far greater.

Take these measures to reduce your risk of developing a kidney infection, and pay attention to symptoms like the strong urge to urinate or blood in urine.

Chances are if you have ever had a medical check-up, including your annual physical exam, you've also had a doctor measure your heart rate. Here's why.

Jaw soreness experienced while eating can be indicative of a disorder of the temporomandibular joint, otherwise called TMD, or temporomandibular disorder.

Recognizing symptoms of heart disease can be a bit tricky. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact a health care professional to get diagnosed.

The average adult can expect to catch about two or three common colds a year, but how long should these colds last, and when do they become cause for concern?

Cold weather can be a welcome change for many. But for those who suffer from inflammatory conditions, like arthritis, it can mean increased pain and discomfort.

While sweating is a natural and healthy body response, cold sweats may indicate a more serious health condition. Here are the causes and symptoms to look for.

Inflammation is usually associated with acute injuries, chronic stress, and certain diseases. But can exercise cause inflammation too?

While some people might panic when they notice their thermometer reading over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a fever is actually a good thing.

It should be hard to misdiagnose migraines, but a surprising number of people misidentify their migraines as sinus headaches. What is the difference?

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.

Our kidneys are often overlooked, but if you have a kidney infection, the last thing you want to do is overlook the signs or fail to get treatment.

Because many illnesses have similar symptoms, it's no wonder you find it confusing to diagnose a common cold. Avoid assumptions. Read on to get the facts.

If you have continuous back pain that impacts your daily life, it may be a sign of a herniated disc. Here are the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Many of us have heard of yellow fever but don't know what it is. Here's everything you need to know about this potentially life-threatening virus.