This Is Why You Might Hallucinate When You Have A Fever
Fevers can cause sweating and chills, but also scary symptoms like hallucinations. Why is this, and what should you do if you experience a fever hallucination?
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Where Did The Common Cold Come From?
While most cold symptoms are pretty mild, nobody enjoys having them. But new scientific research suggests that colds may actually predate humanity itself. -
Everything You Should Know Before Donating Blood
The truth is blood donation is easy, but you need to be armed with what you can and cannot do before choosing to give your blood. -
Khloe Kardashian's Debilitating Migraines Explained
American reality television star, Khloé Kardashian, recently vented on Twitter about her ongoing struggle with migraines. Here's how she manages the pain. -
Things That Could Be Making Your Asthma Worse
An asthma attack may strike at any moment, so identifying and reducing exposure to the specific factors that affect you can help prevent a potential crisis. -
The Big Difference Between Celiac Disease And Gluten Intolerance
Celiac disease and gluten intolerance may seem similar, but they are actually different conditions with different impacts. Read on to find out more. -
What Really Happens To Your Body When Your Blood Sugar Drops
We've all heard about high and low blood sugar when referencing health problems like diabetes and hypoglycemia. But what does low blood sugar really mean? -
Bernie Mac's Cause Of Death Explained
The world lost a great talent when Bernie Mac died in 2008. Read on to learn more about the health conditions that contributed to the star's early death. -
Things That Could Be Causing Your Headache
If you experience headaches often, you should keep track of when they occur, how painful they are, how long they last, and what you were doing prior to onset. -
What's The Difference Between A Canker Sore And A Cold Sore?
Cold sores and canker sores are both painful lesions that can occur in or around the mouth, but what's the real difference between them? Read on to learn more. -
This Is The Real Difference Between A Dry Cough And A Wet Cough
A cough is no fun, especially when it's accompanied by illness. You have probably heard of dry and wet coughs, but what is the difference between the two? -
The Big Difference Between Donating Blood And Donating Plasma
Donating blood continues to be a critical way to help patients in need. Different kinds of blood donations are needed, so what's the difference between them? -
What Is Hay Fever?
You may have heard the term "hay fever," but what does it even mean, and how is it different from allergies? Read on to learn more. -
Why There Isn't A Vaccine For The Common Cold
In a world where vaccines have eliminated diseases such as smallpox and polio, you may wonder why there's no vaccine for the common cold. Read on to find out. -
Does Eating Prunes Really Help With Constipation?
Old wives' tales suggest that prunes can help with regular digestion. Is this true, and what about prunes makes it so? Read on to learn more. -
Is Phantom Limb Syndrome Real?
More than 85% of amputees experience phantom limb sensation within weeks of amputation. Treatment options include meditation, mindfulness, and acupuncture. -
The Real Reason Not Everyone Can Produce Insulin
Insulin is a hormone that enables your body's cells to absorb sugar and use it for energy. The inability to produce insulin could indicate a health condition. -
What Is The Rarest Blood Type?
There are more than 30 blood types currently recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusions. One is so rare that it was once thought impossible. -
How Late-Night Snacking Is Impacting Your Heart
You may have been told that late-night eating isn't good for you, but is that true? Here's the connection between those midnight snacks and your heart health. -
What Taking Bee Pollen Does To Your Body
Bee pollen, a combination of pollen, honey, enzymes, and other compounds, is touted for its health benefits. So how exactly does bee pollen affect the body? -
The Real Reason Fevers Can Give You Weird Dreams
Dreams are among the greatest scientific mysteries. Even more mysterious, why do fevers give us strange dreams and why are they so different from normal dreams? -
Why Your Blood Sugar Might Be Higher In The Morning
Your blood sugar fluctuates through the day, partly depending on the food you eat. What does it mean when it's high in the morning, hours after your last meal? -
What You Should Eat Before Donating Blood
Before donating blood, eating certain foods will set you up for success. Learn which foods to eat, and which to avoid, before your blood donation. -
What It Really Means When You Get A Headache After Swimming
The summer season has many of us spending lots of time swimming, which may be accompanied by an increase in head pain. What's actually causing these headaches? -
Foods That Can Make Your Cold Sore Worse
If you have a cold sore or feel a flare-up coming on, there are a few foods you may want to avoid. Read on to learn which foods can interfere with healing. -
What We Learned About Elvis Presley's Health After His Death
Elvis Presley's death at age 42 shocked the world, and has been a source of controversy. What have we since learned about the star's health prior to his death? -
How Much Blood Can You Donate?
Donating blood can help people recover from illness, accidents, and natural disasters. First, you'll want to know your blood type and how much you can donate.
