Conflicting recommendations and study results are sowing confusion about whether or not to take calcium and vitamin D supplements. While it’s best to get all nutrients from food, the decision to take supplements should be individualized based on your diet
Daily physical activity reduces a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. Women who work out between 10 and 19 hours a week have a breast cancer risk about 30% lower than that of inactive women.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women. Several tests can find hidden colorectal cancer while it is still small and treatable.
The recent FDA approvals of new medications to treat obesity may make it seem like a cure is at hand. But there’s no magic bullet for shedding excess weight-diet pills promote modest weight provided you’re a good candidate for drug therapy and you use the
Nine out of 10 Americans consume too much salt each day. Much of it comes from surprising sources like breads and rolls, pizza, prepared sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
Diet can help-or harm-brain health. Eating foods loaded with saturated fat boosts blood levels of unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which are bad for the heart and the brain. A Mediterranean-type diet, in contrast, can help preserve mem
A new study suggests that coffee drinkers may live longer. Coffee drinking appeared to reduce deaths from heart disease, respiratory disease, strokes, and diabetes.
New research highlighting possible long-term dangers of using a bisphosphonate to prevent or treat osteoporosis has people asking, “What do I do now?” How long to take a bisphosphonate depends on current bone density and osteoporosis risk.
Before have surgery to replace an aching joint with an artificial one, try extending the life of your own natural joints by losing weight, protecting your joints, trying medical treatment, and getting effective pain relief.
Treatment with radioactive iodine is one way to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), but other medications can work, too.