Chagas disease, or kissing bug disease, is spread through triatomine bugs who carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi.

It's common protocol to take beta blockers after heart attacks. But new research suggests a change in protocol might be ...

Temporary arm soreness after the flu shot is common and is the result of an inflammatory response caused by the injected ...

A fever is a sign your body is actively working to eliminate an infection and is a body temperature of 100.4 degrees ...

Most people have normal bowel sounds, but sometimes the gut can become overactive or underactive in an abnormal way.

Men generally have more lean muscle mass, which means they burn more calories at rest than women and therefore lose more ...

Having elevated blood pressure in childhood can increase the risk of cardiovascular-related death in adulthood by 40% to 50%.

Skin tags are simply overgrowths of normal skin. They often develop in areas where skin rubs against itself or clothing.

SPF and wide-brimmed hats can protect your skin when you’re outside having fun in the sun. But did you know damaging UV rays can still reach you indoors? Both UVA and UVB rays – the two main types of ...

When your immune system mistakenly starts attacking your healthy cells, it can lead to autoimmune diseases due to inflammation.