Doctors and patients are making major mistakes in health care (both medical care and self-care). The four worst, and what can be done to turn it around…
Deep breathing reduces blood pressure, decreases anxiety and more. Now, new research has revealed why this ancient practice is so good for us…
The typical bowel prep for colonoscopy is often inadequate, which can make the test less accurate. Tips for more successful—and gentler—prep here…
Few people look at their nails for clues about their overall health…but they can sometimes be an early sign of dangerous medical conditions. Read on…
Medications, herbs, supplements and lifestyle habits you wouldn’t have guessed can put at-risk kidneys in danger...and even harm healthy kidneys.
Most people associate lung cancer with cigarette smoking. But there’s another risk factor that’s hidden in millions of US homes. How to stay safe…
If you want to avoid diabetes, there’s more to it than choosing foods low in sugar and fat. Here’s how to attack the root cause…
If you’re recovering from an injury, surgery or serious health problem, but don’t need a hospital or nursing home, here’s how to get your care at home…
Older adults are the biggest consumers of health care but also vulnerable to poor care based on their age. How to protect yourself or a loved one…
Fitness trackers now do much more than count steps and calories. You can also get clues of life-threatening heart conditions. Read on…
Mammograms are the “gold standard” for detecting breast cancer. But women with dense breasts may need additional tests to find breast malignancies…
More people are putting emotion aside, as the violence in our society starts to feel more normal. What are we without compassion or empathy?
New, FDA-approved prostate PET scan finds cancer recurrence earlier than other imaging tests.
You could be at higher risk for a stroke if you have certain types of infections. Here are the infections to watch out for and how to protect yourself…
