People swear by the health benefits of cold-water immersion, but new research found that the science behind these claims is ...

With usually high cases of the "stomach bug" this year, these are the norovirus symptoms you need to be aware of, including ...

Uterine fibroid pain treatments like medications or surgery can offer relief. Uterine fibroid pain originates from non-cancerous tumors that grow in a person's uterus. The growths vary in size and ...

There are measures you can take to prevent and relieve discomfort from heartburn. Try making a note of foods and drinks that trigger symptoms, waiting to lay down after eating, and changing your ...

Cholesterol is produced naturally by the liver, and also comes from eating certain foods, such as eggs and red meat. If you have too much of the wrong kind, cholesterol starts to build up in your ...

Ultra-processed foods have come under fire over the last few years due to their links to serious health conditions, such as ...

A new study found that older adults with fluctuating cholesterol levels—regardless of how high—could be 60% more likely to ...

An ectomorph is a human body type characterized by a lean build and narrow shoulders and hips. Ectomorphs may have difficulty ...

Hallie Levine is an award-winning health and medical journalist who frequently contributes to AARP, Consumer Reports, the New York Times, and Health.com. She lives in Fairfield, CT, with her three ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research shows that the mental health benefits ...