Immunizations are a cornerstone of the nation’s efforts to protect people from a host of infectious diseases. Though generally very rare or minor, there are side effects, or “adverse effects,”...

More states are passing laws that allow people to use medical marijuana. So what does it treat, and who can and should use it? Pain is the main reason people ask for...

Urinary urgency is a symptom where you get a sudden urgent desire to pass urine and you are not able to put off going to the toilet. If you leak...

Root canal is a procedure in which dentists remove diseased or injured pulp that runs from a tooth's interior down its root. Pulp contains blood vessels and nerves and provides...

Energy drinks are beverages that are marketed for boosting energy levels, improving mental performance, and aiding weight loss. Popular brands contain high amounts of caffeine and sweeteners, vitamins, and herbal...

The past year has produced stunning research findings concerning vitamin D’s potential role in preventing and perhaps even treating cancer. Scientists are examining the use of vitamin D to reduce the...

It’s generally true that little stories, one specific case after another, add up to an enormous amount of what we call anecdotal evidence. And in medicine anecdotal evidence is often...

Just how important are honeybees to the human diet? Typically, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these under-appreciated workers pollinate 80 percent of our flowering crops which constitute 1/3 of...