You may think that dairy foods—milk, yogurt, and cheese—are a bad choice for health. After all, the components in dairy…
When the air is heavy with mold spores or pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds, about 35 million Americans experience…
Humans have long healed ills by connecting with animals. In 1792, Quakers working in England recorded the benefits patients gained…
Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 3 to 4 percent of women and 1 to 2 percent of men. RA is an…
Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that affects up to one in 20 people in the United States. Yet many…
Herbs are powerful medicines. In fact, an estimated 50 percent of all modern medicines are derived from herbs, including aspirin…
For the past few years, influenza has taken a backseat to COVID. It’s not just that people weren’t paying attention,…
Decades of nutrition studies suggest that people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer and have a lower risk…
Aspirin can be a lifesaver if you’re having a heart attack. But aspirin for the prevention of heart disease is…
It’s the stuff of a million embarrassed asides: I better not drink any water before getting in the car. I’m…
You’ve probably heard this official recommendation dozens of times (if not more): For good health, engage in moderate physical activity,…
At age 5, I first learned about poison ivy while sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen sink having my little legs…
When summer rolls around, many of my patients ask how to prevent bug bites. Some folks claim that eating a…
Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National…
Pain in the ear while chewing suggests a disorder of the temporomandibular joint. In the medical world, problems with the…
