After receiving several reports linking the heartburn medications Prilosec and Nexium to increased heart risk, the FDA conducted a three-month safety review of the drugs.

Particularly when people age, the foods they eat, as well as vitamin-mineral tablets, don’t break down and absorb as well, often because of declining digestive capability.

Recent research done at Penn State College of Medicine found that honey actually did a better job at alleviating coughs in children than dextromethorphan (DM).

When allergy avoidance stops gallbladder attacks, it stops them whether gallstones are present or not…and if they are, they surely become “silent.”

Recent research adds yet another item to the growing list of reasons to stay away from dairy: It may contain bacteria that can cause Crohn's disease.

Grave's disease is a condition in which the immune system interferes with the work of the thyroid gland.

The New Jersey Public Health Council voted on a ruling that would require all children entering daycare or preschool to get the flu vaccine prior to enrollment.

Taking omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil is a very good first step towards slowing hair loss.

A recent study conducted at the University of California, Davis, uncovered that one of the chemicals commonly added to antibacterial soaps can interfere with normal hormonal activity in the body

Case studies have shown that many chronic non-healing conditions and injuries can be significantly improved with therapy utilizing the magnetic molecular energizer (MME) machine.

According to new research from Duke University Medical Center, the appendix could be the key to keeping your gut healthy and your body levels of good bacteria in check.

While it’s usually called the Myers Cocktail, the more official term for this therapy is IVFM, and it is a high-dose combination of B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium.

According to a study published last month in the European Heart Journal, the risk of having a heart attack or stroke doubles the week after you've had a cold or any type of respiratory infection.

Low-carb diets can help control your blood sugar swings and, in turn, your insulin levels, which may very well help you take a few inches off your waist.

A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that extracts from the South American plant used to create stevia products have an abundance of antioxidants.

The idea of one supplement that will do everything for us and give us all the nutrients we require is certainly an appealing one. But it's important to keep in mind that we're all individuals with our own particular needs.

Apparently, the AMA sells the information it gathers on physicians' prescribing habits to pharmaceutical companies, which use it to design targeted marketing campaigns.

Unfortunately, many foods that are rich in potassium also rate high on the glycemic index.

A new study out of UCLA found that people's attitudes about aging had a significant impact on how they felt and behaved physically.

The first thing to consider when treating high blood pressure is the underlying cause of the condition.

Researchers from Purdue University found that lemon juice literally makes green tea better for you by helping the tea retain more of it's antioxidants through the digestive process.

Soluble fiber slows the digestion of food, giving the body time to absorb nutrients. Insoluble fiber passes through your body largely intact, increasing the speed at which food moves through the stomach and intestines.

Researchers found that patients who undergo acupuncture before and after surgery experience less pain than patients who do not.

The healthiest way to approach any nutrition or supplementation program is to work with your doctor so that it can be tailored to your needs.

Genetically modified (GM) foods are cropping up (no pun intended) in some forms you probably wouldn’t expect, like the cereals and snack foods already sold in most supermarkets.