02/16/2016
Superfoods for Fighting Arthritis
While arthritis patients often need medications to ease symptoms and fight their disease, diet also can play a huge role in arthritis treatment. Here’s a list of foods that may help relieve or prevent arthritis.
Superfoods for Fighting Arthritis
While arthritis patients often need medications to ease symptoms and fight their disease, diet also can play a huge role in arthritis treatment. Here’s a list of foods that may help relieve or prevent arthritis.
02/16/2016
Wine Not? The Health Benefits of Red Wine
A glass of red wine a day may keep the doctor away. While drinking red wine in moderation may be healthy, it is important to remember that there are health consequences for binge drinking — three or more glasses per day.
Wine Not? The Health Benefits of Red Wine
A glass of red wine a day may keep the doctor away. While drinking red wine in moderation may be healthy, it is important to remember that there are health consequences for binge drinking — three or more glasses per day.
02/15/2016
Breaking Down Food: Vitamins Explained
We all know we need to eat a variety of food to get the proper amounts of vitamins our bodies need to function, but what do these vitamins actually do?
Breaking Down Food: Vitamins Explained
We all know we need to eat a variety of food to get the proper amounts of vitamins our bodies need to function, but what do these vitamins actually do?
02/15/2016
Have Questions About Travelling with Medication? The FDA Has Answers
Traveling with medication can be tricky — especially when it comes to bringing any into the US from a different country.
Have Questions About Travelling with Medication? The FDA Has Answers
Traveling with medication can be tricky — especially when it comes to bringing any into the US from a different country.
02/14/2016
A New Rx for Chronic Sinusitis
Scientists don't know exactly what causes nasal polyps to grow. But they may have developed an effective treatment for these bothersome growths.
A New Rx for Chronic Sinusitis
Scientists don't know exactly what causes nasal polyps to grow. But they may have developed an effective treatment for these bothersome growths.
02/14/2016
How Statins Might Help Your Sight
Statins are known to lower cholesterol and improve heart health in some patients. New evidence suggests they could also help some patients' sight.
How Statins Might Help Your Sight
Statins are known to lower cholesterol and improve heart health in some patients. New evidence suggests they could also help some patients' sight.
02/13/2016
Don’t Panic Yet — Zika May Be Preventable
You may have heard of the Zika virus, which has recently gained notoriety in the news. While the illness can be dangerous in some cases, experts say the risks can be lessened with proper prevention methods.
Don’t Panic Yet — Zika May Be Preventable
You may have heard of the Zika virus, which has recently gained notoriety in the news. While the illness can be dangerous in some cases, experts say the risks can be lessened with proper prevention methods.
02/13/2016
Go Red for Heart Awareness
Valentine’s Day can be a time for celebrating love or for nursing a broken heart. But it's also a time to recognize those born with a physically broken heart.
Go Red for Heart Awareness
Valentine’s Day can be a time for celebrating love or for nursing a broken heart. But it's also a time to recognize those born with a physically broken heart.
02/12/2016
New “Smart” Contacts May Predict Blindness
With smartphones, smart TVs and rumors of self-driving smart cars, it’s no surprise that smart contact lenses exist. But it may surprise you to learn just what makes these lenses so "smart."
New “Smart” Contacts May Predict Blindness
With smartphones, smart TVs and rumors of self-driving smart cars, it’s no surprise that smart contact lenses exist. But it may surprise you to learn just what makes these lenses so "smart."
02/12/2016
Healthy Valentine’s Day for a Healthy Heart
Valentine’s Day — a day of chocolates, romantic dinners and loving hearts. Why can't it also be a day to focus on heart health?
Healthy Valentine’s Day for a Healthy Heart
Valentine’s Day — a day of chocolates, romantic dinners and loving hearts. Why can't it also be a day to focus on heart health?
02/11/2016
What Seafood Could Do for Dementia Risk
Despite its many nutritional benefits, seafood contains mercury — a known neurotoxin. But new evidence suggests eating seafood may actually lower the risk for one neurological disorder.
What Seafood Could Do for Dementia Risk
Despite its many nutritional benefits, seafood contains mercury — a known neurotoxin. But new evidence suggests eating seafood may actually lower the risk for one neurological disorder.
02/11/2016
How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Healthier
Valentine’s Day and a box of chocolates just seem to be made for each other. If you’re looking for a healthier way to treat your sweetheart, however, there are plenty of options.
How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Healthier
Valentine’s Day and a box of chocolates just seem to be made for each other. If you’re looking for a healthier way to treat your sweetheart, however, there are plenty of options.
02/10/2016
How To Prevent Infection During Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the most serious, yet increasingly common, diagnoses a person can receive. Fighting the disease often demands surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three, all of which have risk factors of their own.
How To Prevent Infection During Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the most serious, yet increasingly common, diagnoses a person can receive. Fighting the disease often demands surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three, all of which have risk factors of their own.
02/10/2016
Getting a Handle on Preeclampsia
Of all pregnancy-related complications, preeclampsia is probably the most difficult to detect. But there's some hopeful news on that front.
Getting a Handle on Preeclampsia
Of all pregnancy-related complications, preeclampsia is probably the most difficult to detect. But there's some hopeful news on that front.
02/09/2016
Benzodiazepines and Dementia: The New Findings
Treating anxiety and insomnia can be complex, especially when considering the potential side effects of medication. A new study may shed some light on that issue.
Benzodiazepines and Dementia: The New Findings
Treating anxiety and insomnia can be complex, especially when considering the potential side effects of medication. A new study may shed some light on that issue.
02/09/2016
Searching for Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) can be tough, partly because the symptoms can be different for each patient. But that might be about to change.
Searching for Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) can be tough, partly because the symptoms can be different for each patient. But that might be about to change.
02/08/2016
Cystic Fibrosis: Catching It Early
When screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) in newborns, time is of the essence. And a new screening test could cut the current wait time for results in half.
Cystic Fibrosis: Catching It Early
When screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) in newborns, time is of the essence. And a new screening test could cut the current wait time for results in half.
02/07/2016
Setting the Stage for More Depression Screening
Depression can strike at any age and may have serious effects. For that reason, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued new screening recommendations.
Setting the Stage for More Depression Screening
Depression can strike at any age and may have serious effects. For that reason, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued new screening recommendations.
02/07/2016
How Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help Your Heart
For patients with heart failure, sleep apnea can be a real problem. But that might be about to change.
How Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help Your Heart
For patients with heart failure, sleep apnea can be a real problem. But that might be about to change.
02/06/2016
E-Cigs: A Gateway to Teen Smoking?
Are electronic ci******es a gateway to the real thing? New evidence suggests that, for teens, they could be.
E-Cigs: A Gateway to Teen Smoking?
Are electronic ci******es a gateway to the real thing? New evidence suggests that, for teens, they could be.
02/06/2016
Women, Sleep and Diabetes Risk
Ladies, catching the recommended amount of ZZZ's may be vitally important to your health.
Women, Sleep and Diabetes Risk
Ladies, catching the recommended amount of ZZZ's may be vitally important to your health.
02/05/2016
Popular, But Is It Good for You?
Occasionally, you'll hear someone talking about the next big super food or natrual product that is supposed to be beneficial to your health. These foods and products can catch on quickly and become increasingly popular, but how do you know if these trendy foods are actually healthy for you?
Popular, But Is It Good for You?
Occasionally, you'll hear someone talking about the next big super food or natrual product that is supposed to be beneficial to your health. These foods and products can catch on quickly and become increasingly popular, but how do you know if these trendy foods are actually healthy for you?
02/05/2016
Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
Many Americans enjoy their alcohol, spending close to $99 billion every year on beer alone. Here’s a list of potential health benefits and consequences of beer consumption.
Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
Many Americans enjoy their alcohol, spending close to $99 billion every year on beer alone. Here’s a list of potential health benefits and consequences of beer consumption.
02/04/2016
How to Keep Zika from Spreading
Zika virus may be the new kid in town, but it's not a very welcome visitor.
How to Keep Zika from Spreading
Zika virus may be the new kid in town, but it's not a very welcome visitor.
02/04/2016
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful
Few things stick in a child’s memory more than a perfect snow day. To ensure these winter play days aren't tainted by injury or illness, parents should be aware of the dangers tied to the coldest time of the year.
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful
Few things stick in a child’s memory more than a perfect snow day. To ensure these winter play days aren't tainted by injury or illness, parents should be aware of the dangers tied to the coldest time of the year.
02/03/2016
What Teen Girls Should Know About Fiber
High-fiber diets offer many health benefits, such as regular bowel movements and lower cholesterol levels. But they may do much more.
What Teen Girls Should Know About Fiber
High-fiber diets offer many health benefits, such as regular bowel movements and lower cholesterol levels. But they may do much more.
02/03/2016
A New Type of ADHD Rx
Lots of kids have trouble swallowing pills. And lots of kids have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For kids who fall into both groups, there may be a new treatment option.
A New Type of ADHD Rx
Lots of kids have trouble swallowing pills. And lots of kids have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For kids who fall into both groups, there may be a new treatment option.
02/02/2016
Exercise to the Rescue for Menopause Relief
A sedentary lifestyle is bad thing for just about everyone, but it may be especially harmful to menopausal women.
Exercise to the Rescue for Menopause Relief
A sedentary lifestyle is bad thing for just about everyone, but it may be especially harmful to menopausal women.
02/02/2016
Approved: A New Rx for Liposarcoma
This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eisai Inc.'s drug derived from sea sponge for a rare type of soft tissue cancer.
Approved: A New Rx for Liposarcoma
This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eisai Inc.'s drug derived from sea sponge for a rare type of soft tissue cancer.
02/01/2016
Simple Tips for Relationship Bliss
Being in a healthy relationship may provide many health benefits to you and your partner. Here are some tips that can help ensure a healthy relationship.
Simple Tips for Relationship Bliss
Being in a healthy relationship may provide many health benefits to you and your partner. Here are some tips that can help ensure a healthy relationship.
01/31/2016
What to Do When Your Heart Short-Circuits
February is heart health month. And that means it's a good time to learn about one common heart condition that affects more than 2.5 million Americans.
What to Do When Your Heart Short-Circuits
February is heart health month. And that means it's a good time to learn about one common heart condition that affects more than 2.5 million Americans.
01/30/2016
Zika: There's a New Virus in Town
Mosquitoes aren't just a pesky nuisance on warm summer days — many carry disease. And the newest of these mosquito-borne diseases is Zika virus.
Zika: There's a New Virus in Town
Mosquitoes aren't just a pesky nuisance on warm summer days — many carry disease. And the newest of these mosquito-borne diseases is Zika virus.
01/30/2016
Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories
Snacking every now and then doesn't have to derail any of your weight loss or health goals. In fact, try some of these healthy snacks for a guilt-free treat!
Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories
Snacking every now and then doesn't have to derail any of your weight loss or health goals. In fact, try some of these healthy snacks for a guilt-free treat!
01/29/2016
Worst Drinks for Your Health
When people take steps to follow a diet or improve their health, they often leave beverages out of the equation. Here’s a list of some of the worst drinks when consumed in excess.
Worst Drinks for Your Health
When people take steps to follow a diet or improve their health, they often leave beverages out of the equation. Here’s a list of some of the worst drinks when consumed in excess.
01/29/2016
Who Gets Kidney Stones: The New Trends
Once upon a time, it seemed that only middle-aged men got kidney stones, but that story may be changing.
Who Gets Kidney Stones: The New Trends
Once upon a time, it seemed that only middle-aged men got kidney stones, but that story may be changing.
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