Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, often in the leg. Find out what causes DVT and whether you are at risk.
A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone that most often happens when more force is applied to the bone than it can take. Learn the symptoms and what action to take if you think you may have a fracture.
Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Learn how to better deal with them by taking this quiz.
Information about COVID-19 continues to evolve. Learn how you can keep you and your family safe as this infectious disease continues to circulate. You'll find details about symptoms, treatment, and prevention, including vaccines.
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise...
Neuroscience focuses on your brain and nervous system, which make up your body’s complex and marvelous command center.
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
Fats are important to your diet, as are carbohydrates and proteins. Certain types of fats are better for you than others and eating too much of any kind of fat can pack on the pounds.
BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between...
Most people get an occasional bout of heartburn—that burning feeling in the chest about a half-hour after eating. But if you get it often, you may have GERD.
Most women start to go into labor around the baby’s due date. This is typically around 40 weeks of pregnancy.