Body

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that weakens and destroys the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to infections. Currently, over a million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. While effective treatments exist to manage the condition and prevent progression to AIDS, a significant challenge remains: many individuals are unaware they are […]

This time of year, colds and fevers are common, and under normal circumstances should be no cause for concern. Bugs pass easily between family members — especially if you have school-aged children — and towns and cities become rife with illness as people struggle to come in to work despite their illnesses.

Hair loss at a younger-than-usual age can be caused by a condition called alopecia, which happens when the immune system attacks the hair follicles. Start a search to learn about alopecia, from its causes and symptoms to its diagnosis and treatment. Losing your hair happens naturally to both men and women during the aging process. […]

If you’re struggling with poor sleep — both quality and quantity — you should start by improving your sleep hygiene, the habits and practices necessary to have a good sleep. One of the best ways to do this is through your mattress. Most people spend an average of seven to eight hours every single day on their mattress. That’s 34 percent of your day! If your mattress is old and uncomfortable, it’s probably time to replace it.

Though self-analysis of one’s own phlegm is an insufficient substitute for a visit to your family physician, there’s no harm in learning. Today, we’re going to break down what the color of your phlegm can tell you about your health, when you’re in the clear, and when it’s time to visit a professional. Sound simple? Great! It’s time to shine a light on the color of your phlegm.

Asthma is a common condition, but it isn’t one that should be ignored or swept under the rug. Its signs and symptoms are similar to other ailments like the common cold, but this is what makes asthma a dangerous medical condition.

If you’re a parent who is formula-feeding your child and are worried about mounting costs, there are options out there to help you cut down on your formula bills. Here are some ways to save big on baby formula.

Keeping our skin hydrated and moisturized should be an integral part of our daily routine. Moisturizers work to return much-needed hydration to our skin and can also help improve our moisture barrier. To help you find the holy grail moisturizer that works best for you, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for 2019. 

Narcolepsy is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions out there, and for many their first point of reference is a cartoonish depiction of someone who sleeps all day or who falls asleep mid-sentence while hilarity ensues. But in reality, it can be a serious condition that can greatly affect one’s independence, abilities, and overall quality of life and is thought to affect more than 200,000 people in the United States and three million people worldwide.

Every January, millions of people around the world resolve to eat healthier. They set lofty goals for themselves, but often fail because they don’t make a solid plan of what they’re going to eat. It’s not enough to write down vague resolutions — set yourself up for success this January by creating healthy meal plans using these tried-and-true recipes.