Health

Used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, amoxicillin is among the most frequently prescribed medications. But is it safe for pregnant people to take?

Plan B can be thought of as a sort of backup plan. But if you regularly take birth control pills, you may be wondering: is it safe to take Plan B, too?

As we age, what we eat can help play a role in staving off memory loss. Studies have narrowed it down to three specific foods that are especially helpful.

Is the over-the-counter pain reliever ibuprofen safe during pregancy? This is what the experts say you should know before using it while expecting.

Regularly moving your body allows blood and oxygen to circulate. If you're stuck in the same position, your brain won't get a fresh flow of oxygen and blood.

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.

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.

Preeclampsia is a potentially fatal pregnancy complication. In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Hack tells us the symptoms of severe preeclampsia.

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.

Allergy symptoms can range from coughing, wheezing, and watery eyes, to other potentially dangerous outcomes, such as anaphylaxis.

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.

Chickenpox is characterized by the outbreak of an itchy, blistering rash on the body that stems from infection with the varicella-zoster virus.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Some evidence suggests that environmental factors may influence a person's likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis -- including one's geographical location.

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?

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.

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.

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.

With spring comes the best time to grab your mop and bucket. Here are a few of the ways that annual spring cleaning can help improve your health.

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?

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.

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.

A clinical trial research recently published showed promising results for a drug that appears to decrease the number of lung cancer patient deaths.