When Dr. Darshan Shah was expecting his first child, he was stressed and overweight. He feared he wouldn't see his son grow up if he...

Death, alas, comes for us all. So why do so many of us avoid discussing it? As USA Today reports, a survey released last year found that...

Tomatoes Antioxidants, chemicals that help "clean up" cell-damaging molecules in your body called free radicals, come in many forms....

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of irregular or atypical heart rate, otherwise known as a heart arrhythmia. When you...

Can the Excuses: Just Get Moving! You can come up with a million reasons for not being physically active. Some might even be valid. But...

Acid reflux, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back into a person’s esophagus. It is common for people to experience acid...

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in 112 countries, and its prevalence is projected to double by 2040....

When you think about getting older, how do you picture it? The answer matters more than you think: Your attitude about aging, whether you...

The science around cholesterol can definitely seem opaque—if you’ve ever been confused about which foods increase cholesterol, what...

Nutritious snack choices are an important part of a healthy eating pattern. Handfuls of nuts and dried fruits are fiber-packed and can...

From cucumbers to deli meat and even eggs, last year was packed with food recalls — and 2025 is starting to look like more of the same,...

Cayenne pepper is an orange to red pepper from the fruiting plant Capsicum annuum . It is a member of the nightshade family ( Solanaceae...

Probiotic foods contain microorganisms, including bacteria and yeasts, that may have a benefit for health. They can be found in dietary...

“Stress is bad for your health” is one message we consistently hear. And it’s true: stress can be detrimental, and lead to a whole host...

When Dr. Luc Beaudoin was an undergraduate student nearly 40 years ago, he often had trouble falling asleep on Sunday nights and was...

Spicy foods—aka, foods that burn—have always divided people. You either love them, avoid them, or tolerate them. For those who enjoy...

If you're sneezing and wheezing right now, you're likely one of the 80 million people in the U.S. who suffers from hay fever (aka,...

At 101 years old, Dr. John Scharffenberg drives a red Toyota Prius and is a YouTube star, sharing healthy living tips he himself follows,...

Those of us who remember preschool days perhaps recall a routine of afternoon naps. A busy morning of activity would be followed by lunch...

If it seems like a weekly occurrence that a new microplastic-filled product is potentially harming your health, you’re right. Between tea...

What Is Belly Fat? Surprise: Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That's normal. Fat is an essential part of the...

Most people should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Cells in the large intestine can form polyps, which may turn...

Some say men take better care of their cars than they do themselves. But at least a car comes with an owner's manual telling you when...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body doesn’t use insulin properly. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, which can...

Bad breath, also called halitosis , is a common problem. Foods such as garlic, onions, or fish often cause it. Halitosis can also be...

Probiotics have become all the rage, making their way into everything from dietary supplements and food additives to shampoos and acne...

If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’ve dealt with constipation. And you’re in good company. According to research in American...

Do you ever catch yourself slouching, hunching over, or waking up with a stiff back? Poor posture is a common issue that can lead to...

Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve...

Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye...

Few things satisfy a midday craving like a sweet treat or salty, crunchy snack. However, many of the most classic snack foods tend to be...

Salt makes almost everything taste better — we add it while cooking to enhance the flavor of other ingredients, sprinkle some into baking...

While diets can certainly range from healthy and helpful to worrisome and even dangerous, they all have at least one thing in common: a...

It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just plopped down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or tune...

The words "calorie-free" may not seem very appealing after finding out that sugar substitutes can actually make you hungrier. Often,...

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that may be true when it comes to weight loss. What you eat in the morning...

Headaches are common, but the best ways to relieve them differ for everyone. Fortunately, you can use several research-backed...

Potatoes Potatoes score right at the top on the Satiety Index, a scale for measuring how filling foods are. But how you cook them...

For some brunch-lovers, nothing beats a classic Eggs Benedict with perfectly poached eggs — solid whites with thick, runny yolks. But...

Several natural remedies may help you to sleep better, including melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root. But even natural sleep aids...

Americans now purchase upwards of 15 billion gallons of bottled water each year. Beverage Marketing Corporation. Bottled water volume...

Common Nutrition Myths, Debunked In the elevator, online and even at parties, registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) get asked...

If price were no object and you were in the market for a vehicle that's going to perform better, for longer, which would you choose? 1. A...

Dietary choices significantly affect health, influencing disease risk and providing medicinal benefits. Food is not a substitute for...

Protein supports your muscles, bones, and various metabolic functions like digestion. Adequate protein can stabilize your blood sugar...

When hypertension symptoms are present, they include dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and nosebleeds. But often, these and...

Body aches are a symptom of a health condition, infection, or medication side effect. They cause a dull pain that can be hard to...

Balance Problems Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) cause your body to overreact and, in some cases, attack itself. In multiple...

What Is It? When you have this disease, your body does a poor job turning the carbohydrates in food into energy. This causes sugar to...

Our Ties to Food Are Strong We must eat to survive. But over time, we’ve found pleasure in our food choices. Eating during times of stress...