Health Conditions

On May 20, musician John Driskell Hopkins of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band publicly announced his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Anthony Anderson is no stranger to living with diabetes. He has been diagnosed with the condition since 2001, though it took him a while to take it seriously.

Gout medication colchicine could be helpful to people with heart failure. It might also reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in high-risk individuals.

If appendicitis goes untreated, the appendix can burst in as little as 48 hours and result in a life-threatening prognosis, so it must be cared for immediately.

One food that many people might not think of when it comes to aiding a scratchy throat is scrambled eggs. Here are some of its benefits.

It can be easy not to take stomachaches seriously. However, there are certain warning signs from your stomach that you absolutely shouldn't ignore.

It's important to take care of your liver. That includes being aware of the different ways you may be accidentally hurting this crucial organ.

Milder symptoms of COVID-19 can be very similar to those of a common cold, flu, or even an allergy, and without testing, it can be difficult to tell them apart.

Proteus syndrome is so uncommon that only around 200 cases of it exist in medical literature. It causes abnormal growth of certain parts of the body -- but why?

If you frequently use pain relievers or antimigraine drugs for headaches, you may find that you develop what is known as "medication overuse headaches".

Researchers may have found a biomarker linked to an infant's risk of SIDS. However, study limitations may exist, and there are steps you can take on your own.

Acting as a neurotransmitter, adrenaline sends chemical messages throughout your central nervous system. Here are some of its effects on the human body.

You may have heard of beta-blockers for helping with hypertension. But they can also help prevent this common painful type of headache as well.

There are different types of aphasia, depending on the particular area of the brain that's affected. Their symptoms and effects may vary from person to person.

Millions of people have pes planus, or flat feet, in which the center of their foot touches the ground where there would normally be an arch.

When mucus isn't in the nasal passages, it leaves your nose at risk of developing infections, swelling, and nosebleeds. Here is how to treat these symptoms.

Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness. Here's everything you need to know about glaucoma, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

If you're experiencing gastrointestinal issues, it can be hard to know what's going on. From a stomach bug to Crohn's disease, it can be overwhelming.

Blood clots naturally to allow for the healing of wounds, but blood clots can be problematic when they form abnormally. Can they be dissolved naturally?

Researchers are interested in important clues as to how gallstones can predict the likelihood of developing this deadly disease.

You may think hypothermia only happens in freezing temperatures, but the truth about this condition may surprise you. Read on for everything you should know.

Taking care of your heart is important, but there are some factors you might not even be aware of that increase your risk for developing heart problems.

Coming down with a cold is no fun at all. Especially if you don't have medicine on-hand to ease symptoms. But maybe all you need is already in your pantry.

Isometric exercises require tensing a muscle or muscle group and holding it in that position without moving the surrounding joints.

Depending on the type of vertigo you have and your symptoms, your doctor can help you find the best ways to address and manage your vertigo.

Tirzepatide is the newest FDA-approved drug on the market to treat type 2 diabetes. It functions by increasing the secretion of two incretin hormones.

Emphysema is a disease that occurs in damaged lungs. But some researchers say patients are subject to racial medical referencing. Here's why that's problematic.