He said if a link between high cholesterol and cancer is confirmed, it opens the door to reducing the risk of the disease by treating  cholesterol-lowering drugs. Researchers have observed...

Ginger has a long history as an herbal remedy for upset stomach, motion sickness, and loss of appetite and as a pungent spice for cooking. Some controlled studies in humans...

It’s one of the most difficult and crucial decisions parents face, whether or not to vaccinate their children. And, if so, which vaccines have benefits that outweigh the risks? No...

The aetiology of hot flushes would seem to be related to very high levels of gonadotrophins as the ovaries fail but there is still much that is not understood about...

It is important to know what natural disasters can affect your area and what to do in the event of one striking. Read through the appropriate Disaster and Emergency guides....

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can...

Fish oil is touted as improving everything from body composition to athletic performance to memory. Barry Sears, the inventor of the Zone Diet, said “it’s as close to a miracle...

Painkillers are drugs that help to reduce pain. When we talk about painkillers, we're usually referring to a group of drugs called analgesics. But there are many other drugs that...

For many people, making poor health choices is a habit that can be very hard to break. The temptations themselves, whether in the form of too much fat, salt, sugar,...

The human microbiome, the collection of trillions of microbes living in and on the human body, is not random, and scientists believe that it plays a role in many basic...