People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Naturally gluten-free foods
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
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Banishing dry winter skin
Using a moisturizer is good for your skin year-round, but a dermatologist explains that during the cold and dry months there’s more you can do to prevent or relieve dry skin.
Diet and exercise limit heart disease risk in men undergoing hormonal treatments for advanced prostate cancer
Men with advanced prostate cancer are typically treated with drugs that prevent the body from making or using testosterone. A hormone (or an androgen, as it’s known), testosterone drives prostate cancer cells to grow faster, so shutting it down is essential to keeping the illness in check. About 600,000 men with advanced prostate cancer in […]
What’s in your supplements?
Millions of Americans take some kind of supplement, but because supplements are not regulated like prescription drugs are, taking one is not always safe. Researchers have found many instances of hidden ingredients and inaccurate quantities listed on the label.
Parents don't always realize that their teen is suicidal
Parents often think that they would know if their teen was suicidal. However, this is not always the case. Here's what to be aware of and watch for, and what to do if you see worrisome behavior.
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Naturally gluten-free foods
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
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