You expect sniffles, sneezes, and stuffiness when you have a cold. Sometimes, though, there’s little respite and symptoms linger far longer than you anticipated. In fact, they can last for months or...

Testosterone is a sex hormone that both the male and female body need. However, when testosterone is too high in the female body, it can cause issues with menstruation and fertility, lead to acne an...

Whether you’re currently on hormonal birth control, considering going on it, or trying to get off of it, you may be wondering about side effects, including if birth control pills cause inflammation....

Hormonal imbalances can cause a range of symptoms and health issues, from infertility and PCOS to PMS. Treating these issues at the root involves a multi-pronged approach that often includes compr...

The autoimmune paleo diet is an elimination diet that supports the immune system and gut lining in people with autoimmune disease. Could it help you? Autoimmune diseases occur when your body’s imm...

Are sneaky substances hiding in healthy foods that could be derailing your health efforts and making you feel bad? Parsley Health investigates the role of antinutrients, such as phytates and oxalate...

If you’re struggling with abdominal pain, painful periods, heavy bleeding, and fatigue , you might be one of the millions of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids each year. And you may be wonderin...

We all know stress plays a big role in our overall health, but can being stressed make you sick? It turns out, the answer is yes. Prolonged stress weakens the immune system and can exacerbate chroni...

Night sweats are common in women of all ages—here’s what could be causing them. Does waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, drenched with damp sheets and pjs sound all too familiar?...

A functional medicine doctor uncovers and addresses the root cause of a symptom or disease and treats the whole patient, rather than focusing on just one organ or bodily system. They also help patie...