Most people think of the mouth and body as separate. You go to your dentist for your teeth and your doctor for everything else. But your oral health is actually deeply connected to your overall health ...

Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Humira can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

Bacterial infections result from harmful types of bacteria, which are single, complex cells that invade your body. Bacteria can survive inside or outside your body without the need for a host.

In need of some allergy relief for your eyes? When spring arrives, summer flowers bloom, and fall leaves hit the ground, count on allergens to be an integral part of the action. And that’s only on the ...

Ingrown hairs can cause a cyst, which is a fluid-filled lump. Home remedies and medical treatments may help manage an ingrown hair cyst. An ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows downward instead ...

A person may experience swollen feet for several reasons, from hot weather or pregnancy to serious health conditions such as heart disease or a blood clot. Treatment depends on the underlying ...

Foods and beverages to avoid with a sore throat include crunchy or hard foods, acidic foods and drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, and more. Certain foods tend to aggravate sore throat symptoms. These ...

A young man’s repeated face swelling was diagnosed as an enlarged or swollen heart, which led to heart failure. Doctors said the man had a rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm - a rare but serious ...

Critically low levels of hemoglobin or iron can be fatal - especially if you already have an underlying health condition Deficiency of iron—one of the most important macronutrients—is extremely common ...

If you enjoy a refreshing stick of gum now and then, you may be biting off more than you should chew. A recent pilot study found that chewing gum – even those labeled "natural" – can release ...

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.