
For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary
Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…

Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…

We live in a diet culture, one in which we are constantly exposed to the…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

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Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the most common cause of death…

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Each plant we consume contains hundreds of phytochemicals. Scientists are just beginning to understand how…

How can I protect myself from Lyme disease when I’m hiking this summer? Lyme disease…

Foods Linked to Quality Sleep. Diets higher in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and…

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A recent survey from Harvard Health found that about 25 percent of adults over the…

It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

I recently started hearing chirping noises, and my doctor said it’s tinnitus. Are there any…

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But…

Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be…

Although health experts have known for many years that women’s risk of heart disease increases…

Why can’t I find vitamin C on most Nutrition Facts labels? Who decides which vitamins…

Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated…

Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy…

New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

How are nutrients in fortified or enriched foods different from nutrients in dietary supplements? Alice…

If you’ve noticed you’re feeling a bit more tired and weak and your brain isn’t…

In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…
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Retinoids were approved for the treatment of acne back in 1971 by prescription only. This…

XP eyelid bumps are cholesterol deposits in the skin of your eyelids. There may one…

Protein has been the buzzword in every food conversation for a few years now. As…

What was once a simple decision between whole, low-fat, or skim milk, the list of…

More than 100 million Americans have hypertension (HT), and almost half a million deaths annually…

Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated…

I do my best to keep up with the latest nutrition advice, but it seems…

Cognitive decline is often accompanied by mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well…

We toss them off with a laugh as “senior moments,” but those memory lapses that…

Sugar is not so sweet in the health and wellness world, now more than ever….
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I’ve noticed that a lot of food packages boast the product has extra fiber. Are…

An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body…

More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused…

Metabolically Healthy Obesity” May Not Protect Against Heart Disease If you are obese but all…

The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a…

Type 2 diabetes is diabetes that you are not born with. It develops over time….

Recalling an event, person or experience you hadn’t thought about in years can be very…

As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and Thanksgiving ushers in another holiday season,…

Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

Geroscience is a growing discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related…