Circadian researchers explain why a single hour can rattle your body, and the simple steps that streamline the switch.

A new drug combination cuts the risk of death in people with advanced prostate cancer by 40% over eight years, according to ...

You may use turmeric as a spice in your cooking. The bright yellow powder can be used on its own, but it’s often an ingredient in curry powder. You can also find it as a supplement. Fresh turmeric ...

You know that obesity and high blood pressure can raise your risk for a heart attack, but WebMD's slideshow illustrates some lesser known triggers that might surprise you.

What Is a Subchondral Bone Cyst? It's a fluid-filled sac that forms in one or both of the bones that make up a joint. They're especially common at the knee or hip. The cysts show up just under the ...

Why Are Lutein and Zeaxanthin Good for Your Eyes? Not only can you find these potent antioxidants in many vegetables, but they are also in your eyes, especially the lens, retina, and macula. That’s ...

It's a wide range of practices, methods, and approaches that can help you cope with and reduce your stress. Even high stress is sometimes an unavoidable part of being human. But if you have too much ...

Your heart is an amazing organ. It continuously pumps oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout your body to sustain life. This fist-sized powerhouse beats (expands and contracts) 100,000 times per ...

Fasting is common to just about every major religious tradition, like Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates believed it helped the body heal itself.

People with nerve pain feel it in different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, symptoms can include a chronic prickling, tingling, or burning they feel all ...

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement condition, meaning you can't control your movements. "Tardive" means late, and "dyskinesia" means uncontrolled movements. It's often a side effect of ...

Bumps, patches, and spots in your mouth can be harmless. But sometimes, they can give clues to what’s going on with your overall health. Infections, stress, medication issues, and even aging can make ...