Health

Thank your butt for your ability to stand up straight.

You can thank your butt for a number of physical actions you take every day: moving your hip and thigh during walking or running, rising from a sitting position, climbing, and even just standing upright.

Here‘s how to keep your canine clean and happy.

The answer varies based on your pet‘s coat, activity, and skin type.

Discover more about the origins of toenails—plus the real reasons why your toenails may be getting thicker and changing colors.

A tugboat on the Thames near Tower Bridge in heavy smog, 1952.

Heavy fogs have long been a part of life in London. But the darkness that enveloped the city on December 5, 1952 wasn’t your typical pea-souper.

Body fat is not just something to get rid of. It plays important roles in the human body, from regulating metabolism to storing energy.

This Caesar salad will make a great appetizer to any meal.

Try this winter version of a Caesar salad featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and a rich homemade dressing.

Dogs have built-in fur coats, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get chilly during their winter walks.

Lots of people experience the “post-holiday blues” or post-vacation depression. Here’s how to identify the signs and overcome the dread of returning to work.

Experts say that it pays to proceed with caution.

Worried about the health risks that come with shoveling show? Here's what you need to know, plus a few tips for how to do it safely.

Searching for ideas on what to spend your FSA funds on this year? Consider these.

Unsure how to spend your FSA money? From new glasses to over-the-counter (OTC) medication, here are some health products you can purchase using FSA funds.

Not only is the liver your largest internal organ; it is in charge of hundreds of bodily processes ranging from fighting infection to manufacturing proteins and hormones to helping your blood clot.

Protect your pets from harmful pathogens by washing their toys properly.

Bird flu is one of the reasons egg prices have skyrocketed. Here’s what else you should know about the current outbreak of the H5N1 virus among U.S. poultry and dairy cows.

Rex.Fit‘s newest device promises to record the calorie, protein, carb, and fat content of everything you consume.

The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain.

René Descartes once described the pineal gland as “the principal seat of the soul.” Medical knowledge has vastly progressed since his time, though. Here’s what we know about this critical organ.

Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.

A doctor checks a young girl for swollen tonsils.

You might think they’re unnecessary, because so many people have had their tonsils removed—but tonsils actually serve an important role in your immune system.

If they were in separate glasses without their cans, could you tell them apart?

Are Diet Coke and Coke Zero really that different? Here are the differences and health factors in the diet soda vs. zero-sugar soda debate.

Whether you’re at a hotel on a business trip or crashing at a relative’s house for the holidays, getting quality sleep on the first few nights can be a challenge. Here’s why.

English bulldog today and English bulldog circa 1930

These breeds aren’t what they used to be.

This ancient symbol, also called the Staff of Hermes, depicts two snakes intertwining around a stick that is capped by wings. It’s used as a medical logo, but for almost all its roughly 5000-year history, the caduceus had nothing to do with medicine.