The women in my family are hardy, to put it lightly. They have shaken off countless illnesses and powered through pregnancies. They’ve managed this in spite of questionable lifestyle choices (let’s ...

RIYADH – In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing – an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret. Despite their enthusiasm, none ...

Your stomach growls are a normal part of digestion. This sound, called borborygmus, happens as gas and fluids move through your gut. It can occur after eating or when you are hungry. Stress can also ...

Not enough is known about how the disease affects women, who are more likely than men to be overlooked—and more likely to develop the disease in midlife. Schizophrenia is a general term for a group of ...

All dogs love getting pets and belly scratches, and most don't like it when you stop giving them. Pancake, the English bulldog, is no exception, and she has the funniest way of letting her mom know ...

Female mammals often live longer than males, but the reason why has long confused scientists. Researchers who analyzed data from zoo animals found that it is not only genetics, but mating pressures ...

It's not every day you find a food pantry that never closes. But at RESET Inc., just off South Military Highway in Chesapeake, the pantry is open 24/7, stocked with fresh food, hygiene supplies, and ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...

What are the stakes when a fraction of a second, the length of an extended arm or the weight of a body in motion can mean the difference between victory and defeat? The question – at the center of ...

You’re sitting in a quiet room, maybe in a meeting, church, or just chilling with friends, then suddenly… ggrrrrhhhh. That loud stomach noise just comes out of nowhere. And now everyone is looking at ...