Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you buy without a prescription from your doctor. These medications can help you feel better by treating or preventing health problems, including constipation, cold and flu, and nausea. As with any medication, relief is sometimes accompanied by unpleasant effects, also known as adverse effects. These adverse effects include side effects, food and drug interactions, drug-drug interactions, and allergic reactions.

When a woman is cranky or moody, the blame is pointed at hormones or "her time of the month," but what about when a man exhibits the same behavior? Is it as simple as he's just having a bad day or is stressed about work/money/family? Turns out, the answer may be no.

It's here again — time to face the dreaded scale at the doctor’s office. But this time is different. You've been exercising and eating well (second helping of holiday treats aside, of course). You even fit into those "skinny" jeans you've been hiding in the closet. So why, according to the scale, are you still considered overweight?

It's Friday and the weekend warrior is ready; projects to build, gadgets to try out and repairs to be made. Some home improvement tasks are riskier than others; keep accidents to a minimum by remembering the basics and taking an extra step of caution. Your weekend warrior will thank you.

The phrase "hips don't lie" says it all. Hips not only provide shape and support, but also enable movement, making them among the most important parts in the body. Ready to shake your hips healthy? Read on to learn how.

The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland located inside the neck in front of the windpipe (trachea) and below your voice box (larynx), helps to regulate the breakdown of food in the body.

It's December and truly the most wonderful time of the year as families reunite and warmth of love softens even the sternest characters around. This season, as we appreciate the many blessings we take for granted, don't over look the most precious gifts we have: good health and family ties.

More than 23.6 million adults and children are living with diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease and is not selective when it comes to its victims. ANYONE can be at risk for diabetes.

Guidelines for the Girls acknowledges that EVERYONE is susceptible to breast cancer, especially women, but they don't have to fall victim to the disease.