What Really Happens To Your Body When You Pull A Muscle?
Though you have muscles throughout the body, pulled muscles tend to occur in certain areas. Here are some insights into their causes, treatment, and prevention.
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What Costco's Travel Immunization Service Offers You
If you need to know which shots or medications are recommended for your destination, one option is Costco's travel immunization service. Here's what it offers. -
5 Signs You Might Have Preeclampsia, According To An OB-GYN
Preeclampsia is a potentially fatal pregnancy complication. In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Hack tells us the symptoms of severe preeclampsia. -
How Long Does Birth Control Stay In Your System? What The Experts Say
How long birth control stays in your body has a lot to do with what method you're using. This is how long each method lasts, according to the experts. -
Why Do We Get Allergies?
Allergy symptoms can range from coughing, wheezing, and watery eyes, to other potentially dangerous outcomes, such as anaphylaxis. -
Can Light Trigger Migraines?
If you're one of the 39 million people in the United States who suffer from migraines, it can be tough to identify the specific triggers. -
Does The Chickenpox Vaccine Protect You From Getting Shingles?
Chickenpox is characterized by the outbreak of an itchy, blistering rash on the body that stems from infection with the varicella-zoster virus. -
Could You Actually Have More Than Five Senses?
We lean heavily on our five senses to interpret the world around us. But the scientific community is exploring the idea that we may have far more than five. -
Is It Safe To Drink Tea During Pregnancy? Here's What We Know
If you're a regular tea drinker, you may be wondering if it's safe to continue the habit throughout pregnancy. Here's what you need to know. -
Can Processed Meat Increase Your Risk For Type 2 Diabetes?
As tasty as they can be, processed meats aren't very good for your health. A new study shares some insight as to whether they might cause type 2 diabetes. -
Could Your Shampoo Be Causing Your Headaches?
Luxuriating in a hot shower after a taxing day is bound to wash away all our stressors, right? So why is your calming shower leaving you with a migraine? -
What It Means When You Feel The Urge To Pee After Lying Down
You're settling into bed when the urge to go to the bathroom strikes. What gives? As it turns out, there are several reasons it might be happening. -
Signs Those Spots On Your Feet Could Be Foot Cancer
Even though your feet probably don't get as much sun exposure as other parts of your body, you could get cancer on your feet. Here's what to look out for. -
The Connection Between Where You Live And Developing Multiple Sclerosis — What To Consider
Some evidence suggests that environmental factors may influence a person's likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis -- including one's geographical location. -
Why People With Gray Eyes Are More Sensitive To Light
While a sunny day can be bothersome to our eyes (no matter what color they are), for some, this brightness can be all the more powerful. But why does it happen? -
Is It Safe To Drink Hydrogen Peroxide? Everything To Consider
It might seem strange to drink the same chemical that your parents used to clean your cuts as a kid -- but some claim hydrogen peroxide can cure many ailments. -
Here's What's Causing Your Lips To Itch
A case of itchy lips can range in severity depending on what's causing the discomfort. Here's how to figure out what's at the root of your symptoms. -
Why Your Allergies Get Worse At Night
Even if you practice good sleep hygiene every night, allergies can often wreck your ability to sleep. Here's why the symptoms might seem worse at night. -
Why Your Soap May Be Causing Your Frequent Yeast Infections
As many as 75 per every 100 women experience the discomfort of at least one vaginal yeast infection during their lifetime. How can you prevent the condition? -
Here's Why You Shouldn't Arch Your Back For An Extended Period Of Time
While everybody may not have proper posture all day, there are good reasons why arching your back for an extended period of time should be avoided. -
Trial Shows A Simple Pill Can Cut The Risk Of Lung Cancer Deaths By Half
A clinical trial research recently published showed promising results for a drug that appears to decrease the number of lung cancer patient deaths. -
What Sort Of Diet Should You Follow If You Have ADHD? Here's What We Know
While there's no official diet for ADHD, certain foods can trigger or alleviate symptoms. Here's how diet plays a role and which substances to watch out for. -
Are The Stages Of Grief Real?
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross categorized grief into five stages in her well-known theory, but are these stages of grief real? Here's the current thinking. -
Can You Contract Ringworm From Your Pets?
Ringworm is an infectious fungal disease that can affect both pets and humans. But, is it possible for the you to contract ringworm from your pets? -
Here's Why Your Throat Is Itchy At Night
You don't have a cold, it's not allergy season -- so why are you tossing and turning all night from an itchy throat? Here are a few reasons -- and what to do. -
Is It Safe To Exercise If You Have Low Blood Pressure? Everything To Consider
While exercise is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to maintaining our health, does it pose a risk for those with low blood pressure? -
Can Someone Stay Conscious Even After Death?
What happens to us after death? While there's not much definitive evidence, research appears to be slowly providing us with more answers to these big questions.
