Your body shape can say quite a bit about your health. But it’s important to remember that it’s just one factor. People of all shapes and sizes can be healthy -- or at risk for problems like heart ...

External cephalic version, or ECV, is a maneuver your doctor may use when your unborn baby is set up to come out bottom first or feet first. Those positions are called a breech birth, and they can ...

When heat hits water in your hair, it can turn to steam and cause “bubble hair.” You're left with brittle locks that have frizzy ends and break easily. Be sure your hair is dry before you use a hot ...

To tell if you’re dehydrated, you can do the “pinch test.” Pinch a bit of skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger. If you’re well hydrated, it should go back to its original position a ...

Overview: Ursodiol is used to prevent or break down gallstones, or to treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). It works by changing your bile so cholesterol can dissolve more easily and by reducing ...

Cytolytic vaginosis, which is sometimes called "lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome" or "Doderlein's cytolysis," is thought to happen when too much of a certain type of bacteria grows in your vagina.

During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe. Everyone has different triggers, but certain types ...

Fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel are packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Your body can't make these healthy fats, so you have to get them from food or supplements. They help protect you ...

Nickel is a silver-white metal found naturally in the environment and known for its strength and resistance to heat and corrosion. While manufacturers often use it with other metals in items like ...

Being overly thirsty and having blurred vision are two signs of diabetes. Burnout may raise your chances of type 2 diabetes. If you're showing these or other symptoms of diabetes -- and you're having ...

Learn exercises to relieve knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness from this WebMD slideshow. Photographs illustrate moves to strengthen the knee and help prevent knee injury.

No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H 2 O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like ...