Medication side effects, nutritional benefits, and common wellness questions. Information on identifying stomach ulcers, vitamin deficiencies, and food safety.
The health benefits of eating seafood are well known, but so are the health risks. In stark contrast to the healthy lean protein and variety of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids found in fish is the threat of contamination with metals, chemicals, harmful microbes and other substances like pesticides.
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Many famous models possess some quite surprising talents — besides the obvious of being gorgeous, of course.
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Tums is an over-the-counter chewable tablet containing calcium carbonate. Consuming too many Tums may cause a number of side effects, some of which are potentially life-threatening.
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Going organic comes at a cost and it's not one all people can afford. Find out which foods are safest to purchase as conventional (i.e. non-organic), if needed.
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Lisinopril, often sold under the brand name Prinivil, is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. Although lisinopril is generally safe, it may cause side effects and interactions with other medications.
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Many of today's biggest stars are opting out of parenthood. Find out the very personal and honest reasons why these 8 celebrities chose not to procreate.
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When inflammation persists over time, it can damage your body and causes illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer’s.
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As much as we admire celebrities, they, too, deal with the same difficulties as the rest of us — including battling life-threatening conditions. Read on to learn about the frightening health scares that altered 12 famous people’s lives.
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The puny-dork stereotype is just that: a fiction perpetuated by popular culture. Sure, some intellectuals are physically weak and have no interest in working out.
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These eight celebrities are self-professed germaphobes, avoiding hand shakes, refusing to use restaurant silverware and buying hand sanitizer in mass quantities.
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21 places around the country where your chances of being sickened, maimed, eaten or flat-out killed increase dramatically.
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There’s actually a long list of serious diseases that can be completely stealth for years or even decades before you notice them. Here are eight of them.
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While some health trends, like eating more whole foods, are worth the effort, others are more hype than fact-based. If you're lucky, an ineffective wellness product or routine turns out to be a simple waste of money or time. In worse cases, these products and techniques pose potentially serious health risks.
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Eating gluten-free may be a diet choice for some, but for the approximately 3 million Americans who have celiac disease -- and the almost 18 million more diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity -- a gluten-free diet is a health necessity. Staying completely gluten-free is not as easy as one might guess, though.
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A tingly feeling when exercising is typically caused by a neurological or vascular problem. In its mildest or most harmless forms, the tingling could be the result of a bra strap that is too tight, or it could be related to blood pressure changes during the workout.
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Nuts and seeds are ideal snacks. They provide vitamins, minerals and quick energy without unhealthy fat or empty calories. Although the nutmeat or seed is protected by a shell or fruit, unless they are raised organically they are treated with synthetic chemicals just as other non-organic crops.
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Parsley is a tasty herb available in curly-leaved and flat-leaf, or Italian, varieties. It can be an annual or perennial depending on the temperature of the region it’s growing in, as it is not tolerant of very cold winters. Often used for garnishes and as part of salads, it has medicinal uses too.
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For many people, the smell of bacon frying in a pan is pure heaven. Bacon is eaten with breakfast meals and as an ingredient in salads, but there is concern that its high fat and sodium content is not healthy.
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High in protein and low in carbs, scrambled eggs can provide a solid, nutritious start to your day. They can also be the major part of a meal that is relatively low in calories. The calorie count depends on how the eggs are prepared, which can make a difference in the nutritional value.
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Learn about the potential side effects, dangers, and uses of Coleus Forskohlii, a herbal supplement with benefits for weight loss, high blood pressure, and more. Consult your doctor before taking.
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