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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers have categorized sleep deprivation in five stages: Stage 1: After 24 hours of no sleep, you may have a hard time focusing and feel mentally impaired, very tired, and cranky. Your ...