Nicotine and its byproducts may stay in your body for hours, days, or longer, depending on how often you've used nicotine and ...

Xanax will kick in after about 15 minutes but can be detected in your urine for anywhere from 2-4 days after ingestion.

Alcohol only stays in your blood for up to six hours, but certain drug tests can detect alcohol as far as three months after ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s own healthy cells. This ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Based on most clinical trials, the blood sugar-lowering effect of berberine was observed in about three months. While generally well-tolerated, avoid berberine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or ...

For parents, leaving your kid home alone for the first time can open up an array of new anxieties, even if it’s only for a short period of time. One’s mind might wander to an ‘Home Alone’ scenario ...

The salt you consume generally stays in your system for a day or more before being eliminated through urination. Elimination can take longer for people who eat a lot of salt, have kidney disease or a ...

As state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters exited what will likely be his last meeting of the Oklahoma State Board of Education, he walked out to a chorus of critics who sang: “Na, na, na, na, na, ...