If you know anything about cholesterol, you've probably heard the term "high density lipoproteins." We take a look at what these are and why they're important to your health.

Staph infections can be difficult to deal with, but are they deadly? We take a look at what you should know about this particular bacterial infection.

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for carrying sensation from your face to your brain. If this nerve becomes compressed or damaged, a condition called trigeminal neuralgia develops.

X-rays can become quite costly, even if you've got health insurance. We take a look at the expenses you can expect to face when getting an X-ray.

Fecal incontinence can be an embarrassing problem, but it's one that affects a lot more people than you might realize. We take a look at the demographics surrounding this condition.

Cardiac arrest is fatal more often than not. Is there any way to prevent this serious heart condition?

A colicky baby cries excessively, but does that mean they are in pain? We take a look at this confusing, little-understood condition.

A stye is a small, pimple or boil-like bump that forms on the eyelid. If you come into frequent contact with someone who has a stye, you may be wondering if you will “catch” their stye.