If you've ever suffered from "synchronous diaphragmatic flutter," you know how irritating hiccups can be. In the midst of a bout of hiccups, you may have found yourself wondering, "What exactly causes this sensation?"

Although the inability to feel pain may seem like some sort of superpower, it is actually more accurately described as a disability. Here's a look at what this terrifying condition entails.

Whether you trip down the stairs in public or accidently let out a burp in front of all your coworkers, blushing is a natural response to sudden self-consciousness. Here's what you should know about the phenomenon.

Mammograms are one of the most efficient and effective screening tools for detecting the early stages of breast cancer in women. We take a look at how much the procedure will it cost you.

Cellulite is a common condition among women that causes dimpled, lumpy flesh to develop. While its appearance can be unsightly, is cellulite posing any sort of risk to your health?

Not every woman will experience menstruation in the exact same way. However, there are still some signs that something might be irregular and unhealthy about your period.

Cardiac arrest is a serious condition, but does everyone who develops it die?

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. Whether or not pancreatitis can be permanently cured depends largely upon what causes it.