Recent studies into the importance of Vitamin D have revealed that while concern over the effects of sun damage are warranted, Vitamin D deficiency can have substantial implications for overall health and the ability to recover from illness and injury.
In a study just published in the journal BMJ Open, researchers in Britain found that decreasing red meat consumption can contribute to green living and improved health. Even moderate decreases in eating red meat can have a dramatic effect...
Most people don’t think much about pooping after washing their hands. However, occasionally, we take a peek and wonder what on earth our body created...
Q: Is there an age that's too old to be an organ donor? Also, is marking "organ donor" on my driver's license the only thing I need to do to become a donor, or would my family still be...
"Twist and Shout" is not just another song by Phil Medley and Bert Russell (and you thought it was Chubby Checker). Twist! That's what happens to your pelvis and lower back when you sit on your wallet while driving....
Pesticide use in the United States in large farming businesses has dramatically increased since World War 2. Even more, systemic pesticides introduced in the late...
Q. I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem?
A. Particularly as people reach age 60 and older, trouble seeing at night is a common problem....
One would think that talking to your doctor about sexual function is the first place to start if you have questions or concerns. However, in a recent study published by the University of Pennsylvania, it was found that doctors rarely initiate conversations...
Q: I can't urinate in a public restroom. I've heard of a condition called "bashful" or "shy" bladder. What is that and can it be treated?
A: A "shy" or "bashful" bladder -- known in medical jargon as paruresis --...
Pain is debilitating, interfering with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life. It can aggravate other health conditions and lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Relieving it often requires a trial-and-error approach that embraces the whole person, not...
