Health Conditions

Changes in blood sugar don't just affect diabetics. Here are a few surprising things that can drive up your blood sugar or make it plummet below normal levels.

Kidney dysplasia is a condition where one or both kidneys do not develop normally and cannot do their job of processing urine and blood in the body.

Donating blood is a necessary and generous act that can save lives. Only 3% of Americans give blood annually, so what makes someone ineligible to donate blood?

Crohn's flare-ups can be extremely painful. So much so, on days when symptoms are most severe, it can affect one's ability to function as they normally would.

Symptoms of Crohn's disease can be painful and debilitating. Individuals living with the condition often go between periods of severe symptoms to none at all.

Like other gastric issues, Crohn's Disease is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as an upset stomach or severe heartburn. Neither description is true.

Doping may boost your athletic performance, but it can also cause "sludging," which can slow down your heart rate and cause clots.

Kidney stones are one of the most painful conditions out there. Here are the symptoms you shouldn't ignore.

Neti pots can help manage sinus congestion, as well as allergy and cold symptoms, if used correctly.

When Nick Jonas was diagnosed with diabetes, he started down a path filled with challenges but also opportunities to inspire and help others.

Genetics can contribute to whether you get arthritis, and which type you are more likely to experience.

In 2013, Lil Wayne revealed he'd been diagnosed with epilepsy during his childhood. Let's take a look at Weezy's history with the neurological disorder.

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

Many people know the importance of tracking your heart rate during exercise, but your resting heart rate is a significant indicator of your health too.

There are many factors that can spike your blood pressure, temporarily or long term. Here's a look at a few sneaky things that could affect your blood pressure.

Diarrhea and vomiting are common symptoms of food poisoning. So how is it that this illness can cause symptoms unrelated to digestion, like a high fever?

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

The TV host learned that her postpartum symptoms were caused by hyperthyroidism, a condition that can cause serious bone, heart, muscle, and fertility issues.

The reality TV star has chosen to be public about his diagnosis, to show others that a full life is possible, even with a disease like Crohn's.

For children and adults, the amount of sugar being added to our diets is a growing concern. How is this sugar intake affecting our overall risk for diabetes?

Pay attention to symptoms including frequent and/or strong urges to urinate, pain or burning while urinating, and bloody or cloudy urine.

If you have high blood pressure, you already know that certain medications are off limits. If you use antihistamines to combat allergies, this too can be risky.

Breath odor can be embarrassing. It may be caused by something minor, but if your breath consistently smells unpleasant, that's a problem to look into.

Although uncomfortable, most people will likely get a cold sore at some point in their lives. The good news is that there are ways to relieve cold sore pain.

Those tiny red branching lines on your face from broken blood vessels can appear for a number of reasons. But there are steps you can take to prevent them.

In the last year, you've probably had your temperature taken more times than you can count, but do you know when you should seek treatment for a fever?

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