Protein is protein, right? Well, not exactly. All protein gives us energy and helps build and repair muscle tissue and bones. But there are two different kinds of this essential macronutrient.

After a heart attack, the body is hardwired to sleep in order to recover from injury. New research explores how this happens.

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Everyday Health shares their favorite organizations for rheumatoid arthritis support and information on how best to manage ...

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If breakouts tend to show up on the same parts of your face, the location may offer clues to acne causes and treatments. This concept is known as acne face mapping. But how helpful is an acne face ...

Anyone can develop psoriatic arthritis, but it’s most common in people who already have psoriasis, affecting about 30 percent of people with the skin condition. Whether you’re managing just ...

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the testicles, which are the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum. Though considered more rare than other types of cancer ...

Peppermint oil is derived from the leaves and flowers of the peppermint plant, an herb that’s been used to address digestive disorders for thousands of years, according to the National Center ...