Diseases & Conditions

The Detox Cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

The Detox Cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | January 12, 2019

Carolyn’s digestive woes started with antibiotics to treat her teenage acne. This natural detox finally stopped the bloating, gas and constipation.

The Heart Tests You Really Need—It’s Not Cholesterol
Cardiovascular Disease

The Heart Tests You Really Need—It’s Not Cholesterol

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 10, 2019

Standard cholesterol blood tests don’t tell your real heart-disease risk. These more-comprehensive heart tests can…

Ski-Trip Surprise: Altitude-Induced Anemia
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Ski-Trip Surprise: Altitude-Induced Anemia

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 9, 2019

A middle-aged man developed sudden anemia during a ski trip in Utah. With no previous history of blood disorders, his Italian heritage was the tip off!

Is There a Natural Pain Reliever for Ovarian Cysts?
Women's Health

Is There a Natural Pain Reliever for Ovarian Cysts?

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | January 8, 2019

Painful ovarian cysts don’t always require medication. Here are the natural therapies that provide relief…

Think You’ve Been Exposed to “Toxic Mold”? Here’s What to Do

Think You’ve Been Exposed to “Toxic Mold”? Here’s What to Do

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 3, 2019

"Toxic mold" may be controversial, but if you’re having symptoms after exposure to mold you need to protect your health. Here's how…

Diabetes Medications Linked to a Deadly Cancer

Diabetes Medications Linked to a Deadly Cancer

January 3, 2019

Drugs that stimulate insulin may cause other effects that snowball into a rare but deadly cancer.

Drug-Free Constipation Cure: A Vibrating Pill
Digestive

Drug-Free Constipation Cure: A Vibrating Pill

Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD | January 3, 2019

At last, a drug-free option for people with chronic constipation. What you need to know about this breakthrough vibrating capsule.

Your Wrist Pain May Not Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain

Your Wrist Pain May Not Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January 2, 2019

Don’t assume you know the cause of wrist pain or ignore it if it comes and goes. Without care, the condition can become permanent.

Are Blue Light Filters a Help or Hype?
Eye Health

Are Blue Light Filters a Help or Hype?

Marc R. Grossman | December 26, 2018

Research has started to connect the dots between blue light exposure and damage to your retinas. Here’s how to protect your vision starting today.

Hidden Causes of Hiccups that Won’t Go Away

Hidden Causes of Hiccups that Won’t Go Away

December 21, 2018

Everyone gets the hiccups on occasion. But sometimes they last for hours or days, and the cause can be serious. Here are some surprising triggers…

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?
Skin Cancer

Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?

Kavita Sarin, MD, PhD | December 20, 2018

Yes, basal cell skin cancers are very common and treatable, but we’re learning that they can be a warning for other, more dangerous types of cancer.

Is the New Kegel Throne the Answer to Your “Gotta-Go” Problem?
Women's Health

Is the New Kegel Throne the Answer to Your “Gotta-Go” Problem?

Kevin Jovanovic, MD | December 19, 2018

A chair that does your kegels for you could mean no more urinary leakage or incontinence pads.

Mysterious Neck, Shoulder, Arm or Hand Problems? It Could Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome…
Pain

Mysterious Neck, Shoulder, Arm or Hand Problems? It Could Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome…

Ying-Wei Lum, MD, MPH | December 17, 2018

Thoracic outlet syndrome can cause pain or numbness in your neck, shoulder, arm or hand. Learn how this tricky condition is diagnosed and treated…

An Oncologist Shares Her Personal Story About BRCA
Breast Cancer

An Oncologist Shares Her Personal Story About BRCA

Pamela N. Munster, MD | December 17, 2018

Oncologist Pamela Munster often must give unsettling test results to her patients. Then one day her own test came back positive.

Cannabis Helps with Pain—But Not by Taking It Away

Cannabis Helps with Pain—But Not by Taking It Away

November 29, 2018

Cannabinoid drugs help with pain, but not by lowering pain intensity. Instead, they make pain less unpleasant and more tolerable.