Proper care of your teeth and gums promotes dental health and lowers your risk for dental issues like tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss, among others. 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about aspirin-containing antacids in the treatment of heartburn or sour stomach.

No one lives forever. But you may be able to increase your life span.

The end of the school year is here. That means now may be a good time to start thinking about how to keep your kids healthy and safe this summer.

Do you have heartburn or acid reflux two or more times per week? If you do, it could be a sign of a more serious condition called GERD.

Wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, celiac disease — one and the same, right? Well, no, not really.

The gluten-free diet, once only known to a group of gluten-sensitive people, has gained a lot of public attention recently. As of September, the gluten-free food market had recorded $8.8 billion in sales in 2014, says Mintel, a global market research firm.

When you cut or scrape yourself and see blood, you likely know the source of that blood. However, if you see blood in the toilet after using the restroom, the cause may not be so clear. Here are some possible reasons you might see blood in your stool or urine.

At one point or another, almost everyone gets constipated. Fortunately, most cases can be resolved with simple changes to diet and exercise. Sometimes, though, constipation can lead to complications.

The liver may not be something we think about on a daily basis, but it's one of our vital organs. Hepatitis is a group of conditions that can harm the liver, and much like the organ itself, these conditions may be overlooked.