Getting damp between the sheets may be a lot of fun—or, in the case of menopausal night sweats, a lot of pain (a.k.a. hot flashes at night). You might also have trouble falling asleep, staying sleeping all night, and waking up when your alarm goes off. The most common complaint of women in this stage of life is poor sleep, which is second only to h...

It's well known by now that prescription painkillers such as opioids can cause addiction and negative health effects. However, it's also important that over-the-counter painkillers shouldn't be taken every day for longer than a few weeks unless directed by your healthcare provider. Medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are still...

Nearly 10 to 15 percent of the world's population will have kidney stones in their lifetimes. Kidney stones are small hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can be painful to pass. People who already have had a kidney stone have a 50 percent higher risk of developing another within 10 years. Risk factors for kidney stones include: pregn...

 Marijuana is a common addictive drug. According to addictioncenter.com, marijuana occupies the third place at the top of the most typical addictions. Hemp is used in different spheres, but the most common is medical. Cannabis is used outside of medicine, which is why it's a popular drug among young people. Statistics say that in 2017, 11.8 mi...