I bet you didn’t know that women are actually more likely to get a canker sore than men. It's true. Canker sores can also run in families — possibly due to heredity or to a ...
Each year, millions of people experience irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. In fact, a study found that one in four adult Americans over the age of 40 could develop an irregular heartbeat. This is especially true ...
Lactose intolerance is a prevalent and distressing condition that affects a surprisingly high percentage of adults. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services approximates that about 65 percent of the human population has a reduced ...
If you frequently feel tired after eating, you're probably wondering if there's anything you should specifically avoid or eat in order to lift your energy.
Feeling sleepy after eating is a common problem, one that many ...
Perform a quick online search for “ear candling,” and you’ll be bombarded with millions results immediately. You’ll find claims ranging from “candling cures a wide number of diseases,” as well as removing ear wax, all ...
Burns can occur from exposure to heat, steam, hot liquids, chemicals or the sun and occur more often than anyone would like. That leads many to wonder how to treat a burn.
Ultimately, the treatment of ...
Forget “you’re only as old as you feel” or “age is just a number.” Soon, the saying on everyone’s lips might be “you’re only as old as your telomeres are short.”
As researchers learn how to ...
Studies over the past 20 years have shown that the majority of people in economic developing countries have blood pressure numbers that are higher than they should be, with many experiencing high blood pressure.
In fact, ...
You may not be familiar with hyperlipidemia, but chances are you know someone who's been affected by this condition — even if that person doesn't know it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ...
If you've ever had a toothache or you have a young child or a teething baby who has a toothache, you know that it can be painful and make things miserable. Thankfully there are several ...