New data from the American Heart Association finds heart health declines as women enter perimenopause. Experts say it’s an ...

Recent hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship have sparked pandemic fears. Here is how hantavirus compares with COVID-19 ...

There’s a great deal of chatter about protein and overall nutrition, not just how much and what type you should eat but also when you should eat it. The research around protein timing is complex.

While obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) is a structural heart issue, what you eat and drink can affect how that structure functions — and how you feel as you go about your daily ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Perhaps headaches, nausea, and fatigue come to mind when you ...

What’s the Connection Between Fiber and Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition in which small, sac-like pouches (diverticula) that form on the top layer of the colon become inflamed.

The minimum number of calories you need for your body to function is called your basal metabolic rate, or BMR. You burn most of your daily calories with zero effort, movement, or even thinking.

Among the reasons people don’t get vaccinated for the flu are fears about complications and side effects and a pervasive belief that the flu shot can give them the flu. A common reason people don’t ...

Glow stacks are the latest skin-care trend. But there are serious safety concerns to consider before trying one of these ...

Potatoes often get a bad rap. But when prepared properly, most spuds are considered highly nutritious. “In general, potatoes are packed with fiber, and white potatoes have more potassium than a banana ...

If your upcoming list of appointments includes a colonoscopy, an exam where your doctor looks for precancerous abnormalities or signs of gastrointestinal disease, you may be dreading it. During a ...

Whether you’re out in the fresh spring air or cleaning your dusty basement, allergens run amok throughout the year. They trigger allergy symptoms like coughing, sneezing, stuffy and runny nose — and ...