When Amy developed chest pains during a recent airline flight she feared a heart problem, but her worrisome symptoms actually had a simple solution.
Ninety million illnesses acquired from recreational water in lakes, oceans and other sources are reported yearly. Learn how to protect yourself.
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…
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…
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…
Memory loss is commonly associated with dementia, but new research shows that apathy has an even bigger impact. Read on for details…
You’re not too old for new allergies! Check out these symptoms.
When your hips are hurting, you don’t have to forgo your gym workouts. These exercises won’t bother your hips—and may even ease the pain…
Bob joins Bottom Line president Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to discuss what the doctors don’t know or understand about the pharmaceutical drugs they’re prescribing.
