Walk down the aisles of a natural food store and you'll find a variety of organic foods, many of which are healthy whole foods, such as organic fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, dairy products, nuts, and seeds. Unfortunately, the organic inventory...
You may not be able to sell your kidney stone for $15,000, like Gene Simmons of Kiss did on eBay! But, if you're diagnosed with these painful pebbles, you'll join the ranks of millions of other kidneystoners, including Billy...
For some women, going through menopause early may be both a blessing and a curse. Women who cease to have their menstrual cycle before the age of 46 are classified as having early onset menopause. However, since women of...
Even though you'd like to eat at home most nights (it's smart economics), figuring out how to get a tasty, nutritious plate on the table can be tough. So, if it seems like the only way you get really...
Genetically modified corn is the most common form of conventionally grown corn in the world. However, a recently published study from the University of Verona examined the effects of corn modified with the pesticide Roundup. The findings are both...
Recent research out of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor reveals that just the smell of chocolate can send brain chemicals into a frenzy that trigger an irresistible urge to gorge yourself on the sweet candy. Neurochemicals control our...
Most people know that high blood sugar can lead to diabetes. Diabetes affects almost every system in the body, including the kidneys, heart and eyes. However, many people with the health condition may not understand how diabetes can impact...
Prostate cancer is one of the leading illnesses in men. Although this form of cancer can be treated if it is detected early, preventing the cancer from developing in the first place is a better option. In a study...
Can't tear yourself away from cataloging your imperfections in front of the mirror? The source of your problem may be a visual processing error in the brain. Pathological preoccupation with perceived defects in one's appearance is known as body dysmorphic...
Q: My doc says I'm headed for type 2 diabetes if I don't do something to get in shape. I don't mind the gym, so what's the best plan? - Fred G., Buffalo, N.Y. A: We're glad you asked, Fred....