There are lots of types of fatty acids, but omega-3 fatty acids get a lot of attention. And there's a good reason for that.

Essential oils have gained popularity in the past few years and continue to do so. However, if used incorrectly, they may pose harm, especially in children.

Hurricane season is here. There's no better time than now to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.

Knowing your asthma triggers is the first step in avoiding them.

Cleanses and detox diets may sound healthy, but do they really work?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about using beauty products that contain mercury.

Who doesn't love a sweet taste? Almost everyone loves how sugar tastes, but not everyone loves the health effects of sugar in excess.

What you put into your body has an effect on what happens inside your body, and that includes your blood pressure.

Past research has suggested that women have different heart attack symptoms than men. But new findings suggest that may not be exactly true.

Have you heard about the bug-borne disease that can last for months or years and infects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually?