MeredithCrowhurst

Most people who smoke understand the serious health risks involved, but why is it so hard to quit smoking? Learn how and why to quit smoking here.

Gluten free diets have become increasingly popular, but is there any reason to go gluten-free if you don’t have celiac disease or wheat allergy?

There countless illnesses that are not life-threatening, but are common health conditions that you likely haven't heard of.

Signs and symptoms of lupus mimic other illnesses, making it difficult to diagnose. In this article we look at 11 common symptoms.

Caring for a child with chickenpox is a serious risk for any parent who has not had chickenpox before or who has not been vaccinated.

If you don’t produce lactase, you are unable to break down lactose in milk and are therefore lactose intolerant.

Whether your goal is to lose weight or train for a specific event, there are many reasons why you should consider getting a fitness tracker.

The difficulty with recognizing the symptoms of fibromyalgia is that it's a process of elimination and is diagnosed once other causes have been ruled out.

Leaky gut is relatively new to mainstream science. It's not a disease taught in medical school but instead diagnosed in alternative medicine.

While many diets are not ideal or safe long-term, there are some diets that are just outright dangerous. The following are diets to avoid at all costs.