Type 1 diabetes, lupus and celiac disease diagnoses have increased dramatically over the past decade. What do these conditions have in common and how do experts explain the increase?
With mainstream doctors recommending birth control pills not only for contraception, but also for disease prevention for some women, it’s time we weigh the pill’s real risks against its potential benefits.
The thyroid may be small, but it has a big impact on just about every system in the body. Find out more about its role in metabolism, kidney function, reproductive health and more.
With a less than 3 percent survival rate five years after diagnosis, pancreatic cancer has the worst prognosis of any cancer. But simple changes in what you eat could lower your risk up to 67 percent.
Author, publisher, cancer survivor and former insomniac, Karolyn Gazella, shares her personal experience as she wrestles with new research regarding the dangers of sleep medications.
In this audio interview, two oncology experts describe the most promising integrative cancer treatments. Diet, lifestyle and specific nutrient interventions can enhance the effects of conventional treatment, offset side effects and aid in recovery.
Are we over-medicating teenage girls with birth control pills, antidepressants and the HPV vaccine? What are the long-term ramifications of the increased use of these drugs? Here are some answers to these important questions that parents are asking.
With mainstream doctors recommending birth control pills not only for contraception, but also for disease prevention for some women, it’s time we weigh the pill’s real risks against its potential benefits.
Do you or someone you know have the new baby blues? Use these tips to ward off common postpartum complaints—everything from lack of energy to depression. The "three S's" to staying sane with your newborn are described.
Research is mounting that demonstrates there is a link between stress and cancer progression. The authors of Five to Thrive explain the connection and provide advice on how to stay healthy while coping with increased stress.
