Dry heaving, or retching, is a sensation involving gagging and forceful, vomiting-like contractions. Older adults may experience dry heaving for various reasons. Dry heaving differs from vomiting in ...

Dizziness is common in older adults and has links to a higher risk of falls, disability, and an overall decline in health. It can have different causes, requiring a diagnosis to find the right ...

We know inhaling polluted air harms our lungs—but what about our brains? According to compelling new research, pollution may put you at higher risk of being hospitalized for one of the most common ...

Ah, there’s nothing like the feeling of new relationship energy. You know the one—the feeling when you’ve been dating someone for a while, it’s going really well, and you start getting giddy thinking ...

Football can be a dangerous sport, and players run the risk of sustaining serious injuries each time they step on the gridiron. Among the most serious injuries is a dislocated knee, a rare event that ...

A friend I hadn’t seen in ages wanted to get together for lunch. Her mother passed away recently, and my friend wanted to give me a painting of her mom’s that I’d always liked. Since we live a couple ...

A new study delves into the unconventional causes of heart attacks in women and people under 45. It points at the need for expanded understanding of heart attack prevention. It also reminds us that ...

Morning eye crust, or rheum, is a normal accumulation of natural eye secretions and debris during sleep. However, excessive, discolored, or persistent crust can signal underlying conditions such as ...

A tour guide speaks to a group of students from Queens, New York, on the south side of Independence Hall, pointing to the bell tower where the iconic Liberty Bell once hung. But for this group, about ...

A center divide is creating a united front in the small town of Murphys in Calaveras County. "I know we've lost some business, they've lost some business," Murphys Station Assistant Manager Joyce ...