Health

Oligomenorrhea is a term used to describe the infrequency of periods. Read this to learn all about it.

You might reach for a couple of Tylenol after a night of drinking, but that might not always be a good idea, as the liver metabolizes acetaminophen.

As it turns out, our body chemistry has a say in our weight management as we age. It may become more difficult to shed pounds as we grow older.

Deaths in space are relatively rare, but there are often long-term effects of space travel. Read on to learn what really happens to the human body in space.

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

If you've ever had a blood test, you've probably come across the hemoglobin count, which is usually abbreviated as Hgb. What does it mean?

Many people suffer from dry or dehydrated skin, but did you know there are key differences between the two? As a result, the treatment may vary.

Many of seemingly "healthy" actions could actually be ruining your diet. Here's a look at the worst offenders.

When it comes to cancer prevention, insects may have the potential to aid in the early detection of the disease. Now, ants may be able to help.

Diet is just one way your body gets vitamin D. Let's explore foods that contain the important vitamin plus additional methods of upping your vitamin D levels.

Lady Gaga is determined to spread awareness about fibromyalgia Here's a closer look at the performer's experience with the chronic condition.

Some 48 million Americans get food poisoning every year, and many tend to get sick in the summer. This is why.

If you feel like you're always hungry, it's important to determine whether you're actually famished or if you're desiring food for other reasons.

When you hear about health foods, or superfoods, the usual — spinach, kale, avocado — may come to mind. However, you shouldn't sleep on these underrated foods.

Approximately 1 in 7 Americans have varying degrees of kidney disease and damage, though many of them don't even know it. These are some signs to watch for.

Crying is a bit of a scientific mystery, but here's what we know happens to the body -- both physically and physiologically -- when we shed tears.

Is the 'man flu' a real thing? Find out more here.

There are some pretty tell-tale signs to help you spot a pregnancy. However, there are also many unusual indicators of pregnancy that can be overlooked.

Your brain and body will warn you before burnout sets in and wraps its tendrils around you. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for.

What happens when you don't get enough vitamin A — and on the other hand, what happens if you get too much?

How did we go so many years only hearing about probiotics? What about prebiotics – how much of them should you consume? Here is everything you need to know.

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, can manifest itself in completely different ways in the people it affects. This is Selma Blair's story.

Curious to know what causes celiac disease, how it is best treated, and how it presents in the human body? Let's get started.

In the moments just before a sneeze may or may not come, it can feel like your entire body tenses up. What really happens to the heart when we sneeze?

You're laid up in bed, feeling awful, and everyone who knows of your condition is urging you to drink lots of fluids. Why is this so crucial?

Intermittent fasting's popularity skyrocketed. Unfortunately, this popular diet is not without flaws — specifically, those of a psychological nature.

Cardiomyopathy is kind of a long medical word. Here, we discuss what it means, its causes, symptoms, and treatments.