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Ever wonder why your fingers wrinkle in the water or why you shiver when it's cold? Learn the answers to these questions and more about why your body reacts to certain conditions.

Do your summer plans include a music festival? Check out these tips so your experience doesn't end on a sour note.

High consumption of sodium can increase adult risk of hypertension and stroke. Find out if it poses the same risk for children and how to reduce your family's sodium intake.

When 12-year-old Abbie Larrington's symptoms started last spring, they were easy enough to explain away. She was exhausted, but it was the end of her basketball season. Why wouldn't she be tired? But ...

Trauma coordinator Maria Flor gave her dad a tourniquet for Father's Day. Less than a year later, the device prevented a serious injury he sustained from becoming much worse.

Prior to bariatric surgery, Candace Clark says she felt like she was slowly dying. Now, she has a lot more energy, and is able to work and keep up with her grandchildren.

Brad Stevens has had his share of health-related ups and downs through the years. The 37-year-old Boyceville, Wisconsin, man has Type 1 diabetes, which often causes diabetic retinopathy, an eye d...

Dorothy Sorlie's decreased mobility was blamed on arthritis and a right foot which needed surgery. Determined to find the root cause, a CT scan was ordered, which showed something more serious.

If you injure your ankle or knee, should you wear a brace to support the joint? A brace can help or hinder your recovery. Here are three questions to consider.

Genes act like an instruction manual for your body. Genetic testing can tell if you have an increased risk for developing certain conditions like cancer. Get answers to common testing questions.