Fun in the sun plays a key role in an overall healthy lifestyle. But with more Americans being diagnosed with skin cancer each year than...

Whether you have a chronic condition or a short-term illness, doctors often turn first to prescribing medication. This could be an...

Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an...

Supplement Safety It seems like these products should be harmless. After all, you use herbs all the time when you’re cooking. But some...

Natural antibiotics such as medical honey and echinacea may help to fight bacterial infection because they contain antimicrobial...

For summertime beachgoers, the threat of sharks may loom large, but nature’s deadliest predator is actually much smaller. The tiny...

There are plenty of pesky health symptoms you can sleep off or handle at home. Small cuts, mild headaches, and light cramps rarely...

Sushi Made with lean fish, vegetables, and avocado, sushi can be a good way to get vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. But sushi can have...

While working as a youth camp doctor in upstate New York earlier this summer, Dr. Matt Harris noticed he was removing a dozen ticks from...

There are health benefits to taking very hot or very cold showers, depending on your health status and goals, but most experts recommend...

Plastic containers and utensils are staples in many kitchens—but could they be affecting your health? Plastics, often seen as a single...

If you’ve been dealing with persistent tension, poor posture or nagging pain, it’s worth checking in on your breathing. How you breathe ...

When Your Thyroid Acts Up You may know the classic signs of trouble with your thyroid -- a butterfly-shaped gland on the front of your...

Your metabolism is responsible for converting nutrients from the foods you eat into fuel. This provides your body with the energy it...

Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with...

Hiding deep inside the body, a dangerous type of fat wraps itself around vital organs such as the kidneys, liver and heart — triggering...

You may already know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.—in 2022, around 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S. was due to...

Many organs work together to make up your digestive system. These organs take the food and liquids you eat and break them down into...

It's not the heat that gets you — it's the humidity. Millions will feel that firsthand over the coming days as a heat dome is expected to...

Not everyone is comfortable using synthetic chemicals and pesticides to ward off bugs. Many people are turning to natural,...