Heather Jones

If obsessive-compulsive disorder goes untreated, debilitating symptoms could impact your quality of life, but recovery is possible with severe OCD.

Rapeseed is a plant that produces oil, which people use for cooking and industrial processes. Here’s what you need to know about its health benefits.

With a positive COVID-19 test, begin by notifying your employer, provider, and people who live with you. Keep reading to learn which medicines to get next.

Baking soda has possible benefits for indigestion and dental health. It’s not solely used for baking. Learn simple chemistry here.

The palm oil is “bad” debate draws conflicting results in research. Learn how the processing technique affects nutrition composition.

Illness anxiety disorder is a mental health condition in which a person worries excessively that they have an illness or will become seriously ill.

Hazelnuts are a great snack food and an important addition to the Mediterranean diet. Find out what makes hazelnuts nutritious here.

A sore throat can be a sign of a number of conditions, including mono and strep. Learn the full differences between these illnesses

Cacao nibs are small pieces of cocoa bean. They have phenolic compounds and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn who should and shouldn’t eat them.

Foods marketed as probiotic may have Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a strain of bacteria. Learn infection risk, benefits, and symptoms of imbalance.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves persistent and excessive worrying that is disproportionate to actual risk. Learn more about GAD.

Wearing a hat for hours on end probably isn’t causing your hair loss. Genetics, medications, and lifestyle do, though. Find all of the answers here.

Sometimes UTIs, diabetes, or other conditions can make urine smell sweet. Learn why it happens and when to see a provider.

Snap, snow, and sugar: all of these words describe peas, but what are the differences? This article lists snap pea benefits and tells you how to eat them.

Real event OCD involves obsessing over your past actions, which causes intense guilt and shame. Learn how to overcome real event OCD.

If you’re throwing up mucus, it could be from the protective lining in your stomach or sinus drainage. Most cases are not a cause for concern. Learn more.

Oxidative stress removes antioxidants, which are molecules that offset the negative effects of free radicals. Read on to find simple definitions.

Dandruff is caused by oily scalp buildup. While balding isn’t necessarily from dandruff, you can have both at the same time. Find treatments here.

Dealing with an itchy scalp and hair loss at the same time can make you feel paranoid. Find answers in this article, along with soothing relief.

Tamarind is a fruit that grows in pods on continents all over the world. Every part of the tamarind tree has value. Learn why it’s considered an eco-friendly tree.