A group of chemists have discovered a compound in olive oil that mimics the pain-relieving action of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen.

Did you know that the carrots and squash gracing many dinner tables today can lower your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis?

We all know that the years when teens are least likely to eat right are the ones in which their need for calcium soars, leaving many teenagers at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life.

A new study has found that a lack of zinc could lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease by triggering inflammation and lowering levels of protective compounds that guard against atherosclerosis.

A component in green tea may offer protection against Alzheimer's disease by reducing the plaque formation that has been implicated in the nerve damage and the memory loss seen in those with the disease.

But if the duct tape just won’t stay on your skin, there is another natural way to get rid of warts: garlic.

Awareness of gluten-sensitivity seems to be getting better. In fact, several major restaurant chains, including Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Legal Sea Foods, and Carrabba's Italian Grill, are now offering gluten-free menus.

In addition to being without water, food, and shelter, survivors had to cope with the task of piecing together their medical histories as well as their lives.

Q: Some time ago (I’m not sure when), you published a Clinical Tip about a really good cough remedy that’s safe even for infants and children, but works for all ages. I think it was a homeopathic remedy, but I’m not sure. Do you remember what it is? Is it still available?
F.D., via e-mail

Most of us, at one point or another, have experienced muscle cramps or spasms. Typically, they’re caused by a mineral deficiency and can be easily relieved by eating more potassium-, magnesium-, and calcium-rich foods or by taking supplements containing these minerals. Occasionally, vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) is necessary too.

Restless legs syndrome has been described as the most common disorder most people have never heard of. Its an unusual sensation in the legs that has no apparent cause. Although the sensation is not necessarily painful, it has been described as uncomfortablelike creepy crawly tingling. With some people, it can be so extreme that it becomes like torture.

Not too long ago, Vioxx was the latest, greatest discovery on the patent medicine scene. Obviously, things have changed quite a bit. Recently, a jury awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in one of the first Vioxx trials, and I’m sure this is just the first of many. Look for this to remain in the news for years to come.

Last month, we started our nutritionally oriented physical exam and managed to get from the top of the head to the mouth. As you probably noticed, an exam like this can take quite some time much longer than the kind of physical you’re probably used to. But this kind of in-depth attention is what your body deserves and what will truly help you get to the bottom of any health problems you might be experiencing. By observing signs and symptoms in your body, and by being aware of what they are indicating, you can begin to take a more active role in your own health care. So this month, lets pick up where we left off and continue looking in the mouth for a moment.

Respected mainstream medical source backs vitamin duo for fighting prostate cancer By Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. The title certainly got my attention: The In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of Vitamin C:K3 Combinations Against Prostate Cancer. Even more notably, its the title of a chapter from one volume of a generally respected conventional medical book [...]

IN THIS ISSUE: Respected mainstream medical source backs vitamin duo for fighting prostate cancer; Part 2: The nutritionally oriented physical exam: Natural ways to bring your health a head (and arm) above the rest; Blocking your arthritis could block your bodys natural heart-protecting defense mechanism; 6 herbal solutions for the most common disorder you’ve never heard of; The mineral cream that helps you rub away tough spasms; The cough remedy that works like a son-of-a-gun