Study Links Middle Age Obesity to Dementia
The most convincing research so far suggests that being fat in your 40s might raise your risk of developing dementia later in life.
Health Tip: When You're Dizzy and Your Ears Ring
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that's among the most common causes of dizziness.
Health Tip: Does Your Mouth Feel Dry?
People get chronic dry mouth when the glands that make saliva are not working properly.
Rosacea Affects Most People in Multiple Ways
Most of the 14 million people in the United States with rosacea have more than one type of the facial disorder, suggests a new survey.
The Many Mysteries of Stem Cells
At its most basic, the hope of stem cell research is to make human beings more like salamanders.
Nitric Oxide May Have Connection to Heart Failure
Enzymes that make the gas nitric oxide can help protect the heart but can also promote heart failure, reports a Johns Hopkins Medicine study in the May 2 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Heat, Radiation Combo Strikes Strong Blow Against Tumors
Microwaves are not just for day-old coffee anymore.
Extra Pounds Equate to Knee Damage
Being overweight greatly increases the risk of suffering torn knee cartilage, according to a University of Utah School of Medicine study.
Exercise, Diet Aid Youthful Obesity
There may be hope yet for the growing number of obese American youngsters and for the adults they will become.
Gene Therapy Trial Focuses on Leg Pain
A major new clinical trial could offer hope to patients with a common cause of disabling leg pain.
Pollutants Prove to Affect Male Fertility
Environmental factors may be affecting men's fertility, a new Scandinavian study contends.
Overcoming Breast-Feeding's High Hurdles
Marianne C. Stook, mother of 1-year old Annie and 4-year-old Heidi, was determined to give her children the benefits of breast-feeding.
New Diabetes Drug Comes From Lizard
A drug derived from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday as a way for type 2 diabetics to better control their blood sugar levels.
Food Fact:
Mesclun around.
Translate this peculiar French word as "easy nutrition" for folks on the run.
Fitness Tip of the day:
Don't be a night owl.
Exercising just before bedtime may be asking for trouble.
FAQ of the day:
Are vitamin D supplements a good idea?
A daily multivitamin will provide safe amounts of vitamin D and other nutrients. Consider a calcium supplement as well, if there's no other rich source of calcium in your diet. You need both calcium and vitamin D to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and possibly colon cancer.
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