Polyphenols are plant compounds with antioxidant benefits. They can help prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and ...

Having a high body roundness index (BRI) was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows.

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is an infection caused by parvovirus B19 that causes symptoms such as red cheeks, ...

Sitting for too long can increase risk of mortality, cardiovascular risk, and more. But if you work a sedentary job, there ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that nearly 1 in 3 Americans may ...

Evidence has shown a strong link between type 2 diabetes and the development of AD, the most common form of dementia. The term type 3 diabetes has emerged as a way to acknowledge how strong the ...

Lindsay Curtis is a freelance health & medical writer in South Florida. Prior to becoming a freelancer, she worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of ...

Toothache pain can have many causes, including tooth decay, mouth injuries, and infections. Persistent, throbbing pain around your tooth can disrupt how well you sleep and get through daily ...

Open-angle glaucoma is an eye disease that causes a gradual loss of vision. It is the most common type of glaucoma, a set of eye diseases that affect the eye's optic nerve. The optic nerve is ...

Burning scented candles is a popular fall tradition, but certain types of candles release toxins that can impact your health ...