Hemorrhoids, though incredibly common, remain a topic many people hesitate to discuss openly despite affecting nearly half of all adults by age 50. This uncomfortable condition involves swollen veins ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a ...

Hemorrhoids are a fact of life for most people, and that goes doubly true for guys who tend to have a high-stress, fast-paced lifestyle. Growing up, I'd heard of the Preparation H® brand, but ...

Hemorrhoids can cause itchiness. A person can treat this itchiness using over-the-counter (OTC) creams and ointments. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. They are ...

It’s often left out of polite ‘cocktail conversation,’ however this painful inflammation affects many people. Here are some ways to prevent and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If there’s one topic ...