It's no wonder that doctors are so quick to fork over prescriptions for every little hangnail: The drug industry hasn't just infiltrated hospitals and clinics — it has taken over the medical education process too.

CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It is a protein that circulates in the blood, especially when there is inflammation in the body, including inflammation of the coronary arteries.

According to researchers from Duke University, "it's unclear whether supplements really help keep cancer survivors healthier or put them at further risk."

Discolored spots on the shins are often an early sign of impending Type II (adult onset) diabetes.

According to a new study, just foregoing the escalator and elevator and opting for the stairs instead may actually cut your risk of premature death by as much as 15 percent.

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the rate at which a carbohydrate breaks down and releases glucose into the bloodstream.

It's a shame that our medical system operates in such a way that, more often than not, you've got to become "difficult" in order to have your needs met.

Bell's palsy is a weakening or paralysis of the muscles of the face and is due to trauma to the facial nerve.

Adding this popular vitamin to that popular food actually ISN'T a popular choice among natural medicine practitioners.

Before you rely on supplements to relieve or control arthritis pain, you might want to try a different approach: Eliminating all of the nightshade vegetables.