Health

Restricting abortion makes more people interested in birth control. Here's how teen birth control trends have changed since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Diabetes can create many health problems, including heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. It can also affect your bone health. Here's how.

A recent study might offer hope for a future cure for HIV. Here's what you should know about the case study and what it means for people with HIV.

The FDA has made considerable movements to address the shortage of baby formula. But recalls are persisting, including a recent FDA recall for another formula.

Plantar warts develop on the soles of the feet. While common, they can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and quite persistent. So how can you prevent them?

Two daily servings of orange juice lowered the blood pressure of participants with mild hypertension in 12 weeks.

The standard for the "perfect male body" has transformed greatly over the years, but especially in the last decade.

Water does more for our bodies than staving off thirst. In fact, it's essential for bodily processes like regulating temperature to getting rid of waste.

Your body doesn't only inform you when things are going awry. There are also some reassuring signs that you're actually in good health.

The majority of men and women over age 40 report waking up to use the bathroom at least once per night. Can salt water alleviate this problem, or make it worse?

In spite of the pleas of the CDC, many people still are traveling by plane. If you have to travel, this the place to sit on a plane if you want to stay healthy.

Feeling fatigued, sniffly, with a tickle in your throat? You may be coming down with a cold -- but acting early can help ease symptoms and speed things along.

Potassium is an essential mineral that your body needs to function at its best -- so what foods can you target to get your daily intake? Read on to find out.

It's not always easy to recognize if you have low levels of dopamine, but your body may send you discreet signals if it needs more of the neurotransmitter.

Once carpal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed, there are several things the patient can do to reduce their risk of symptoms flaring. Here are a few ways to try.

Some sunscreens protect against both UVA and UVB rays -- but what's the difference between them, and do you really need to worry about both?

There's good news when it comes to improving your insulin sensitivity. Read on for all the details.

Passing gas is one of the many functions of the human body. However, there is a time when it's best to seek medical attention when it comes to gas pains.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition. The medications, stress, and symptoms can affect weight. Here's what you need to know.

Imitrex is a common medication used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. Here's everything you should know about this drug.

In cases of frostbite, the tissues underneath our skin (as well as the skin itself) can freeze. The time it takes to freeze varies depending on these factors.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

Child psychologists G. Stanley Hall and E. W. Bohannon found that only children shared a number of traits, including being spoiled, bossy, and selfish.

While people who engage in teeth clenching during their waking hours suffer from awake bruxism, those who do it during sleep have sleeping bruxism.

Understanding what epilepsy and migraines are, as well as their symptoms, is the first step to understanding the connection between the two conditions.

Dentists often relieve patients' anxiety by mixing oxygen and nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, and administering it through a nose mask.

Nourishing the skin is vital to keep it healthy and glowing, and that's where hydration and moisturizing come in, but which is best?