A five-year study hopes to determine whether vitamin D and omega-3 fats have an effect on rates of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other illnesses.
Research regarding a link between calcium supplements and increased risk of a heart attack is contradictory, but getting most of the body’s daily calcium requirement from food is preferable.
Vitamin D has been linked to a growing list of health benefits beyond bone strengthening, but many people, particularly seniors, have vitamin D deficiency. Because few foods are rich in the vitamin, taking a supplement is recommended.
I’m 50 years old and have never had an HPV test. Do I need one as part of my health screening?
A small study of people who practiced regular mindfulness meditation found changes in several areas of their brains.
The danger of liver failure caused by an overdose of acetaminophen has led the FDA to require prescription drug manufacturers to limit the amount of the pain reliever in their products.
I recently developed a craving to chew on several ice cubes a day. What causes this? Is it unhealthy?
Researchers in the United Kingdom surveyed more than a million women about their use of hormone therapy, and found that the timing of hormone use after menopause affected their risk of breast cancer.
The common treatment for varicose veins used to be surgery, but it has largely been replaced by less invasive procedures like injections or laser therapy.
I recently had a right hip replacement and my doctor says I’m now ready to use a cane. Do you have any recommendations about the best way to use it?