
Reconstruction, Prosthesis, or Flat After Mastectomy?
There is no right answer as to whether or not to reconstruct a breast after…

There is no right answer as to whether or not to reconstruct a breast after…
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In this month’s issue, we’re reminding you again that no matter how good you might…

Egg allergy affects about two percent of children. About 70 percent of children outgrow this…

Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms A team of researchers from the University of California,…

Is your salad stuck in a rut? Facing the same vegetables every day can feel…

Is there a cap that can be worn when receiving chemotherapy treatment that can help…

No one is happy about losing their hair, but it is especially troubling for women….

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, 43…

Parents often have tried to persuade children to eat carrots by saying “they’re good for…

I’m 75, and I take a medication called Detrol to help control urinary incontinence. I’ve…

NAC, the acronym for N-acetylcysteine, is used as both a prescription medication and an over-the-counter…

Studies in human cells and in animals show that oils from the oregano plant have…

While the debate rages on about whether or not sodas should be banned in schools…

In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Sometimes what to do about a swollen foot is an easy call. If you sprain…

Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for health. It helps you absorb calcium from your…

The Folklore. The beloved apple is quite likely the world’s most famous fruit. People have…

We all want smooth, healthy skin. There is a huge market for skincare products, but…

Bully, braggart, drama queen, entitled, condescending. These are some terms used to describe those who…

Vitamin D is most strongly associated with healthy bones. It promotes calcium absorption to strengthen…

The use of complementary and alternative therapies continues to increase. Over a third of older…

To understand diverticulitis, you need to understand diverticulosis, so let’s start there. Diverticulosis is a…

If you’re suffering from the pain and discomfort of gout, foods containing high levels of…

You scraped your knee a few days ago. Now your cut is surrounded by angry,…

Lemons are much more than a garnish for your glass of water or fancy cocktail….

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast, lung, or colon cancers, but if you…

Lipoic acid, often called alpha- or α-lipoic acid (ALA), is a naturally occurring compound that…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

Swollen feet can be a normal inflammatory reaction due to overuse or a strain—the result…

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast, lung, or colon cancers, but if you…

Your skin is made mostly of water, and everyone knows that drinking eight 8-ounce glasses…

The health benefits of citrus come in more than two-dozen tasty varieties, from oranges and…

Hair has a natural cycle of growth and decline (called shedding). So, if you occasionally…

An estimated 761,659 people in the United States are living with, or are in remission…

If you suffer from chronic heartburn, certain foods may be to blame. But the foods…

Diarrhea is not a topic of choice at the dinner table. Nonetheless, it is a…

High blood pressure causes range from diet and stress to genetics and age, but did…