Body & Health Conditions Slideshows

A dry, hacking cough can be irritating, exhausting, interrupt sleep and make your throat sore. But don’t worry as there are all kinds of remedies you can try - from rubbing garlic oil on your feet to time-honored cures like honey and lemon.

Balance disorders are occasionally the symptom of a serious problem in the brain, so getting checked out by a doctor when symptoms first occur is a good idea. Once you are sure you don't have a serious condition, however, then simple lifestyle interventions usually help.

Are you allergic to pollen, or prone to any outdoor allergies? Here are the 10 simple and safe ways to beat outdoor allergies and have a hassle-free life.

COPD patients have a higher energy requirement than others. They need proteins to build up respiratory muscle, carbohydrates as an efficient energy source, fluid to avoid dehydration, and low salt to prevent fluid retention.

Children have a very sensitive digestive system, so parents or caregivers must have a good knowledge of possible causes of stomach ache in children. Here are the 10 facts about child tummy ache that every parent must know.

Backache is a major distraction in your life. Almost 80% of the world's population suffers from this pain at some point in life. Are you one of them? Go through these 10 facts about back pain that will help you lead a better life.

Gout is a type of joint swelling that results from the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints. A joint in the big toe is commonly affected. Blood uric acid levels are high. NSAID, allopurinol, steroids are used in management.

Heart disease is the cause of one in four deaths, and the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Knowing how to prevent this killer, and to know if you are at risk even if the usual symptoms are not obvious will go a long way to staying heart-healthy.

It's not for nothing that the infectious disease mononucleosis used to be known as "kissing fever." Spread by mouth to mouth and also by sexual contact, this preventable condition strikes 1 in 8 college-age adults every year. Here's how not to be one of them.

Bones not only protect your vital organs but also provide a good posture and strength. Although the process of bone development starts in the womb itself, a proper diet ensures that the bones remain strong throughout your life. Find out about the superfoods which help to keep your bones healthy.