Researchers have identified five distinct patterns of overeating that can sabotage weight loss efforts, even among the most diligent dieters. Recognizing them may be key to maintaining a healthy ...

If you’re a woman under 65, science just gave you a new reason to pay attention to ambiguous symptoms — even if you don’t have traditional risk factors for a heart attack.

With step goals varying across studies, experts say it’s time to focus less on the numbers – and more on this underappreciated, research-backed approach.

Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. That may be especially helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You might get relief from pain ...

Slideshow Tips for Prevention Learn about the basics of cold sores, how they're treated, and what you can do to prevent them. Find out how to stop the spread of the virus that causes cold sores, too.

Homeopathy is a type of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body can cure itself. Developed in the late 1700s in Germany, homeopathy uses tiny amounts of natural substances, such as ...

Grounding, also known as earthing, is when you stand on the earth or have contact with a product that’s grounded into the earth. This is thought to connect your body to the natural electric charge of ...

Faster and lighter are the qualities many of us look for in a car, a laptop, and our bodies when we're running a marathon. They're also the prized attributes of skin care serums -- light, ...

Many men go through a phase when they take a hard look at the life they're living. They think they could be happier, and if they need to make a big change, they feel the urge to do it soon. These ...

News about dementia is everywhere and can unleash upsetting thoughts for older adults who feel mentally foggy or forgetful. But before jumping to conclusions, consider a few simple questions that may ...

The "murmur" is the sound of blood flowing. It may be passing through an abnormal heart valve, for instance. Or it may be that a condition makes your heart beat faster and forces your heart to handle ...

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes? When you're healthy, your pancreas (an organ behind your stomach) releases insulin to help your body store and use sugar from the food you eat. Diabetes happens when one ...