When the bladder is begging for relief , ignoring one’s bodily cues for the sake of productivity or lounging around is common. How many...

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are...

The NFL regular season has kicked off, and loyal viewers might notice a new addition to some players’ helmets: a layer of padding....

What Is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage...

A Georgia couple is suing a health care system after they say staff at one of its Atlanta hospitals misplaced a portion of the husband’s...

Headaches happen. The good news is there are several simple things you can do to ease the pain or keep it from getting worse. Try these...

A Little League baseball umpire and the doctor who saved his life are speaking out about the lifesaving rescue that took place on a...

Ear pressure can be an unpleasant sensation. You might notice fullness, stuffiness, muffled hearing, or pain within your ear. It happens...

Insomnia You might expect a sore back to keep you up at night. But sleep problems can also lead to back pain or make it worse. One study...

Climate change affects everything from the environment to our health. But have you ever thought how climate change can impact your...

Any time we see the term “inflammation,” we think of negative health issues. In reality, when our bodies are working the way they are...

You don’t just have to grin and bear it. Find out what might be causing your lower back pain — and what treatments can help. For seniors,...

This term gets used a lot, but many people don’t understand what it means. Here’s how chronic inflammation harms your health and how you...

There is a piece of folklore about a 90-year-old man named John. He went to his doctor complaining of an aching left knee. The doctor...

Arthritis is more common with age, but there are ways to keep the pain to a minimum Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands? If you're...

The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the base of the spine. Various stretches, lifestyle, and medical remedies may help manage tailbone pain....

Most people struggle with back pain at some point, and its effects on the quality of life can be far-reaching. A new study looks at the...

Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can restrict mobility and...

There are a variety of factors – both controllable and uncontrollable – that put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. It is important...

Overview Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or...

Foot pain can get in the way of living your best life. Here’s why you might be having issues, plus tips to alleviate the ouch. You’re...