When kids are playing outside or you're working in the yard this summer, it might be tempting to sneak a sip of water from the garden hose. But here's what...
When thinking of falls, many of us tend to think of slipping or falling on the ice or snow. Well, that is not entirely true. Last year, the University of...
Being sick is awful. Being sick on vacation is even worse. No matter where you travel in the world, there are health risks involved in travel, and precautions you should...
Should we be preparing for the attack of the drones? As the small aircrafts are becoming more commonplace, reports of injuries caused by them are popping up.
You're coughing and sneezing and your nose is runny. Should you reach for cold medicine or could it be allergies? Here are symptoms of each, so you can help tell...
Endurance athletes can often overlook the heightened risk prolonged sun exposure can have on the skin. Even if you've put sunscreen on before heading out it doesn't always protect you...
Orphaned at age 10 during the Rwandan Genocide, Eli Munyankindi didn't know if he'd ever finish high school. The tenacious young man did more than beat the odds—he shattered them...
Recent headlines claim beards contain hazardous bacteria, some comparing facial hair to fecal matter. It's enough to give anyone pause. To beard or not to beard? We asked the physicians.
The mention of anthrax causes instant panic. Reports out this week that the U.S. military inadvertently sent samples of live anthrax out to nine locations around the globe has people...
Self-esteem and body image go hand in hand, especially during the teen years. Use these tips to help your teen develop and maintain a healthy self-image.
There's no doubt that our physical health is often influenced by our mental and emotional health. Research shows that depression has been linked to a number of physical ailments such...
The use of medical interventions for childbirth, such as cesarean delivery and induced births, means births are more likely to occur during these times.