"Overweight" and "obese" are terms that people tend to use interchangeably. However, within a medical context, they mean different things. We take a look at what makes these words unique from one another.

Men and women contract yeast infections in much the same way, but their symptoms can vary drastically. We take a look at the gender differences when dealing with a yeast infection.

While relatively rare, the chances of a miscarriage are actually higher than most people realize. Just how often do they occur?

A stimulant nap is a great way to beat the afternoon slump. Here's what you should know about this potential lifesaver.

Razor burn can be a pain, but is a serious problem you should be worried about? We take a look at some of the potential dangers of razor burn.

Plantar warts can spread quickly on your feet, but can they lead to genital warts?

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is thought to be mild, but could it be dangerous for particularly young children?

Most experts agree it is difficult to give a generalized answer for the prognosis of a coma, in part because of the wide variety of variables that affect prognosis -- but also because of the variable nature of the human brain.