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Written by Alex Crees A new study finds ‘good’ cholesterol may not be as good for you as previously thought. Up until now, doctors have believed HDL cholesterol, long considered the healthy ...

Written by Loren Grush The effect that concussions and head injuries have on athletes has been a rising concern in the past few years. But does simply playing a contact sport have lasting ...

New research suggests a ‘brain pacemaker’ may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In a small study, Johns Hopkins University scientists found a device that sends electrical impulses to ...

Written by Loren Grush If a long commute to work wasn’t already bad enough, new research has revealed that it may also be bad for your health. An analysis of over 4,200 residents living and ...

Written by Alex Crees One in every six cancers worldwide is caused by an infection that is preventable or treatable, according to new estimates published in the journal Lancet Oncology. The ...

Fifty-three year-old Dr. Karen Jaffe is an active doctor, wife and mother of three. Seven years ago, the Cleveland Heights, Ohio, resident was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. "I was only ...

Written by Alex Crees When a person suffers a heart attack, scar tissue forms over the damaged areas of the heart, reducing the organ’s function. However, in a recent study, scientists ...

Written by Alex Crees Scientists say they have developed the first blood test to diagnose major depression in teenagers. The test is also able to differentiate between at least two subtypes of ...

Celebrity yoga instructor Tara Stiles has been teaching people for years how to heal through the power of yoga. In her new book, Yoga Cures, Stiles gives simple routines that can help alleviate ...

High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. While there is no so-called ‘magic bullet’ that makes ...

It's the newest trend in group fitness classes, and it's changing the way people think about working out. The only class requirement? You’d better come ready to party. Fox News’ Anna Kooiman ...

According to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease. Legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali is one of those million. Rasheda Ali, ...

Autism is not necessarily a fixed life sentence, but rather a condition that can be improved, according to Dr. Martha Herbert, a neurology professor at Harvard Medical School and author of the ...

Written by Julie Revelant Within five years, Joyce O’Brien of East Northport, N.Y., suffered more hardship than most people go through in a lifetime. At just 31 years old, her husband Kevin ...

Written by Dr. Jennifer Landa Pellet therapy has been around since the 1930s–the concept is probably about the same age as Premarin, but much like other bioidentical hormones, a lack of ...

By Deirdre Imus Like a bear coming out of hibernation, we too are beginning to emerge from winter’s darkness into spring’s light. And just as a bear cautiously reintroduces his body to a ...

Believe it or not, you can learn a thing or two from your four-legged best friend. Dr. Emma Raizman, a pediatrician at the Cleveland Clinic, said dogs can teach humans a few healthy ...

Written by Alex Crees It revolutionized the way we watch movies, and now, it’s revolutionizing the way doctors treat illnesses. Three-dimension is the new frontier of medicine, according to ...

Many women deal with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) once a month. But some have an even more severe form of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder - or PMDD. And the extreme mood changes ...

Donating a kidney may save a person's life - but only if the conditions are precise. Kidney donors must be related and immunologically matched to their donors – and even then, the recipient ...

You could make the claim that 64-year-old Juliette Bergman is unlucky. She was working in one of the World Trade Center towers in 1993 when it was first bombed, and again on September 11, ...

We breathe every single minute of every day, and without breathing we cannot live. But as is the case with all parts of the body, often people experience difficulty breathing fully, due to ...

It is the beginning of National Nutrition Month, and the focus on health eating reflects the new MyPlate from the USDA. For sure, the nutrition experts will agree that filling half of one’s ...

Frankie Davis was 10 years-old when he was in an ATV accident that ripped the skin, muscle and nerve off his arm – nearly to the bone. At the time, doctors were uncertain how much hand function ...

Looking good isn’t about how much you spend on things like Botox and beauty treatments – you can get gorgeous from the inside out. Just boost the ‘beauty’ foods in your diet. We spoke to ...

Increasing the calories you eat each day may not only have a negative effect on your waistline, it could also be damaging to your memory. New research from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., ...

The “organic” food health craze has provided a health-conscious generation with more nutritious food options. But as it turns out, some of the foods you think are making you healthier may in ...

One out of every 10 people suffers from depression in the United States, according to estimates. While there are many prescription medications that can alleviate depression symptoms, there are a ...

Many people want a healthier, more active sex life, but some may be too afraid to speak up about what they want – especially women. Dr. Jennifer Landa, OBGYN and author of ‘The Sex Drive ...

Aging and its associated aches and pains are typically considered a rite of passage— unavoidable despite how well we care for ourselves. However, a new report published this month in Nature ...

Young children with multiple exposures to anesthesia have had increased rates of ADHD, new research has revealed. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have done a retrospective study ...

As a doctor, I get a lot of health questions both in my practice and in my email inbox. Today, I found one that I felt was particularly compelling, which I’d like to share with you. Hi, Dr. ...

As the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., heart disease is responsible for more than one-third of all female fatalities. The condition poses a unique threat to women because the ...

If the cold, dark weather is keeping you from working out, one fitness trainer has some motivating tips. “If you work out, it’s a mood booster, so not only will you make yourself look good, but ...

After undergoing stressful or traumatic events, people often struggle with ways to cope emotionally. As it turns out, the best solution may be to just stay awake. A study out of the University ...

As the New Year continues to breathe fresh—and, I hope, healthier—life into us all, The Worldwatch Institute, a global environmental research organization, has released its 12 Simple Steps for ...

During the peak ski season, everyone from snowboarders to ski bunnies hit the slopes. But if you aren’t careful, you could end up on a stretcher instead of enjoying the after-party. “Around ...

Everyday medications to keep yourself and your family healthy can be a major drain on your wallet. Money-saving expert Teri Gault, CEO and founder of TheGroceryGame.com, shared her tips on how to ...

If your New Year’s resolution is to get in shape, one way to ensure that you stick to your goal is to join the right gym for your needs. January is the time of year when most people find the ...

Have you ever suffered from a headache after drinking red wine? If you have, you might have a histamine intolerance. You usually hear the word “histamine” when referring to ...