The Mediterranean diet has once again claimed the top spot in the annual Best Diets rankings from U.S. News & World Report, ...

A person in Louisiana exposed to bird flu by a backyard flock has died. This marks the first U.S. human death linked to H5N1 ...

Over-the-counter protein powders have levels of lead and heavy metals like cadmium that exceed government food safety regulations, according to a report issued by the Clean Label Project, a consumer ...

A morning cup of joe appears to be good for the heart, but it might be time to reconsider the afternoon coffee run.

Evidence continues to mount showing that eating red meat and drinking alcohol increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...

Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder. It may look different on different skin tones. If you're light- to medium-skinned, it often shows up as raised, reddish, or salmon-colored patches with ...

Your liver is the largest internal organ in your body -- and has a bunch of important jobs to do. It filters out dangerous chemicals, helps break down the food you eat, and builds proteins that ...

Lemongrass is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and a common ingredient in Thai cuisine. Now grown in Africa, Australia, and North and South America, lemongrass is widely used as a natural ...

Is that cracking and popping normal? Know how many knees dogs have? Find out the answers to these and other questions about knees in this WebMD quiz. Your knees have lots of parts, and you use ...

Are you familiar with rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide? They’re not advertised much. They’re simple, inexpensive liquids that sit on pharmacy or supermarket shelves until they manage to ...