Triglycer-WHAT? Long overshadowed by LDL - the lousy cholesterol - triglycerides are easy to overlook on your latest blood-test results, but getting to know this forgotten fat could protect your ticker and save your brain. The latest: One in...
People often mistakenly believe that strokes are health issues that only happen to older people, well advanced into their late 60s, 70s or older. However, researchers are finding that people younger than 55 are having strokes at increasing rates....
Although it did not gain much attention in mainstream media, Bloomberg Businessweek has published an article stating that the Federal Drug Administration has approved a petition from the Illinois Department of Agriculture allowing blending of toxically contaminated corn with...
When Kerry Kennedy swerved across a highway and sideswiped a tractor-trailer, she wasn't drunk. She was, her attorneys say, driving under the influence of a sleeping pill she had mistakenly taken in place of a thyroid medication.
Millions of prescriptions...
Many people complain about the high cost of organic fruits and vegetables and how difficult it is to eat the recommended daily allowance of these foods. However, in a study to be published in the journal Social Indicators Research,...
While not all women will experience dramatic uncomfortable symptoms during menopause, for those that do, finding a safe way to reduce their discomfort can be important. In the past, women often talked to their doctor and were prescribed synthetic...
Sharon Palmer recently sat down with Stephanie Stephens of Mind Your Body to discuss what Anti-inflammatory foods we should be adding to our diet and what 3 Pro-inflammatory foods we need to be removing. Hint: We figured that french...
Christine Ha battled her way to become the next Master Chef (despite being legally blind) - and she was calm, cool and collected in that incredible pressure cooker. But most of us aren't so stress-resistant. We could use a...
Q. How do "cholesterol-lowering" cereals like oatmeal reduce LDL cholesterol? How much do I need to eat to make a difference?
A. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are part of a heart healthy diet. Part of the benefit of eating...
For thousands of years, humans have been fighting the effects of aging on their skin. As we age, skin naturally loses elasticity and wrinkles appear. When you add exposure to sunlight, air pollution and other toxic effects, it can...
