There’s no getting around it: Biopsies can be scary. They’re usually done to confirm (or rule out) the presence of…
Q: Since the birth of her baby two months ago, my daughter has been suffering from mild postpartum depression. She…
We’re often told to forgo whole milk, cheese and yogurt in favor of low-fat or skim -- but recent research…
Of course we wash our hands after using the restroom, but how we dry them determines whether bacteria die off…
Women have the unfortunate distinction of being more susceptible than men to the painful skin disease herpes zoster, otherwise known…
Quick relief from acute heartburn and its chronic cousin GERD is a good thing. But is it worth risking a…
If you’re hurting, it’s crucial to find the real culprit… Do you have arthritis, backaches or some other type of…
Everyone gets occasional aches and pains. But if you have a constant ache and would like to try a natural…
Antibiotics can cure. They kill infectious bacteria and save lives. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease. It shortens lives.…
You’ve had cancer…endured the rigors of treatment…and now, thankfully, that’s behind you and you’re looking forward to getting on with…
Some doctors take surprising precautions with a simple, safe and quick outpatient surgery. We’re talking about cataract surgery, which takes…
In a beautiful world, we would cook and share delicious meals that satisfy our senses, nourish our bodies and keep…
Bottom Line/Health: For millions of women with Hashimoto’s disease, the doctors give them hormone replacement and consider the job done.…
The four major contact lens makers—Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, CooperVision and Johnson & Johnson—have implemented “price floor” policies that block…
Bottom Line/Health: Women totally get the short end of the stick when it comes to autoimmune diseases. Of the people…
