HEALTH

A case of monkeypox infection in the UK has been confirmed by officials. This happened when a patient exhibited symptoms of the deadly virus after visiting West Africa.

Contraceptive pills are used by women all over the world to prevent pregnancy without sacrificing sex. However, a new study revealed that the use of contraceptives could shrink the size of women’s brains.

Men and women suffer from high blood pressure. With a busy lifestyle and with so many unhealthy foods readily available, blood pressure often rises up. There are three kinds of drinks, however, which could help lower your blood pressure readings.

Here's everything you need to know about the famous GOLO diet plan for weight loss.

Oral contraceptives are one of the most popular forms of birth control in the U.S.

Vitamin A overdose can be dangerous to your health. Read this article to find out the signs of Vitamin A toxicity.

Doctors reported the case of a 49-year-old woman with untreatable lung disease due to e-cigarette use.

The findings of a new study point to the importance of testing blood cholesterol levels at an early age.

Burlington County, NJ prosecutors say that Morris "Moishe" Starkman prescribed over 1.4 million opioid painkillers within a 36-month period, causing at least one of his patients to overdose.

Twinkies cereal hit supermarket shelves in December, and nutritional experts that its high sugar and fat content make it a poor choice for the morning meal...but will that stop anyone?

Norovirus infection is causing outbreaks in many places around England and in other parts of the globe. Often called the winter sickness bug, norovirus outbreaks forced government agencies to order the temporary shutdown of many schools and hospitals.

A tuberculosis outbreak has caused alarm in Wales. With many children infected by the bacteria, parents are now encouraged to have their children tested. Know the symptoms of this deadly disease.

Since the olden days, human beings have been looking for ways to increase life expectancy. The quest continues today, as proven by countless studies and researches on how to improve longevity. There is also a lot of debate regarding this topic with one group saying it has something to do with food and the other claiming the secret is exercising regularly.

Here are a few important reasons why eating brown rice is great for your health.

Dementia is a term used by health professionals describing diseases and conditions characterized by the deterioration of brain functions. An example of this is Alzheimer’s disease. Because there’s no cure for dementia, finding ways to prevent or delay it is significant.

Beware of these health conditions that cause weight loss.

A new study has intriguing results about the safety of permanent hair dyes and hair straighteners.

A new study reports that discontinuing buprenorphine abruptly can cause opioid addiction relapse which can be 'life-threatening'.

Considered as one of the most prevalent cancers in the UK, prostate cancer has gotten a lot of men worried. There is a home screening test that you can use to detect its presence.

High blood pressure is characterized by a constant blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or more. The danger with this condition is that it has no obvious symptoms. If a particular symptom involving your nose starts to manifest, however, it can mean you are suffering from a hypertensive crisis. Such is a life-threatening condition.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can happen to people who receive less or no sunlight. Lacking in vitamin B12 can impair some essential functions of the body and may result in several upsetting symptoms.

Type 2 diabetes is a problem for millions of people all over the world. Early identification of symptoms that denote high blood sugar is always helpful. One of these symptoms is shin spots.

One of the major causes of deaths in the UK is the heart and circulatory diseases. Thousands of lives are claimed by this ailment, with millions of others at risk. There is one activity you can do to reduce your risk.

High blood pressure is among the many medical conditions devoid of any symptoms during the early stages. If left unchecked, it could cause some permanent damages to your health.

Try out these simple ways to clean your mental clutter of negative thoughts.

One of the vitamins needed by the body to properly function is vitamin B12. If your body lacks this vitamin yet chose to ignore the symptoms, you may start experiencing several health complications.

There are many types of cancer, and each has its own sets of indicators. Certain cancer types share similar symptoms, while others have distinct symptoms. Sometimes, you can tell whether cancer has just begun or if it already spread to other areas of the body by observing the symptoms.

Getting rid of belly fat is a problem for almost everyone. There are diets and other programs available to get rid of fat, but there is one exercise that could effectively help you say goodbye to visceral fat.

Wondering if your smartphone addiction indicates a problem? Here are 5 ways to tell if it is a sign of nomophobia.