Vitamin D Debate
Proponents of higher vitamin D levels say current government recommendations are too low to prevent disease.
Getting Gout to Go Away
Gout occurs when uric acid crystals form in one or more joints, but diet and lifestyle factors can help manage this painful condition.
How Genetics Determine Flu Risk
People who have a variant form of a certain gene, may be more susceptible and suffer more severely from the flu.
Suffering from a Cold Could Make You Drive ‘Drunk’
A recent study has found that driving while suffering from a cold is equal to drunk driving.
Unroasted Coffee Beans Could Help with Weight Loss
Unroasted green coffee beans may be able to help obese people with their weight loss efforts.
Obesity Slows Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Overweight seniors with a lot of abdominal fat may experience lower cognitive function than their peers who are at a healthy weight.
The Right Diet Can Help You Beat Cancer
While diet alone won’t cure cancer, the right diet can boost your strength and help your body “outwit” the cancer cells by not feeding them what they crave.
Vitamin D Deficiency is Dangerous to Health
Inadequate sun exposure or intake of vitamin D can put people at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disease.
Moderate Drinking May Help Men’s Hearts
Moderate, not heavy, drinking may help men reduce their risk of dying from heart disease.
Mental Stress May Lead to Physical Pain
According to new research, chronic mental stress may lead to physical pain by interfering with the body’s ability to regulate the inflammatory response.
Many Need More Fiber
Dietary fiber from plant based foods is vital to good health and many Americans don’t consume the recommended amount.
Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy
Moms to be may not be aware they have gestational diabetes until they are tested for this usually temporary glucose intolerance.
Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too
While breast cancer largely affects women, men should know that they too can get the disease.
Heartburn Can Increase Cancer Risk
Frequent heartburn is more than just annoying, it can cause changes in the esophagus that lead to cancer and those well advertised pills won’t prevent it.
Recognize Signs of Stroke
Recognizing the tell-tale signs of a stroke and getting help early can help prevent debilitating brain damage.
Growing Asthma Epidemic
More than 30 million Americans suffer with asthma which has been on the rise in recent decades.
Weight Management for Those Under Five Feet
When you are short in stature you require fewer calories then someone who is taller, making it easier to put on weight when you consume too much.
More Kids with Mental Health Disorders
More children are dealing with mental health disorders including ADHD, autism, and mental or behavioral problems.