Prevention

Whether they are smokers, drinkers or over-eaters, millions of lives could be saved with a few simple lifestyle changes. In fact, at least 37 million deaths could be prevented by 2025 by the reduction of six common risk factors, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO sets targets each year to reduce premature deaths ...click here to read more

I had lunch with a friend the other day and the guy had a coughing fit right at the table. Not good, and it turned me off my Cobb salad– and I hate to leave a good Cobb salad unfinished! But here’s why… Whenever you’re under the weather and can’t suppress the pressure wave that ...click here to read more

How many of us have heard this before: “Eat your carrots! They’re good for your eyes…” Well, your mother wouldn’t steer you wrong. The old dinner table refrain is true to a certain extent. If you suddenly consume lots of carrots (those raw crunchy sticks are great with dip!), you won’t be able to see ...click here to read more

A burning ball of gas that provides us with heat and light – that is often the limit of people’s appreciation of the sun. We often forget that the sun actually provides a myriad of health benefits. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help ...click here to read more

To drink or not to drink soda pop? This is a big debate in health circles, and not because of sugar content or diet concerns – but fear of cancer. Countless soda studies have been linked to obesity. Harvard School of Public Health, for one, says rising consumption of soda is a major contributor to the ...click here to read more

That antibacterial hand soap you buy religiously for your bathroom, or pump from a public washroom dispenser, may not protect you from bacterial infection, after all. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule in December that will make it tougher for companies that manufacture antibacterial soaps and body washes used with water ...click here to read more

Today, there are more than 12,400 diseases, disorders and other ailments that can befall each and every one of us, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, people unwittingly carry a number of infirmities – ranging in severity – for weeks, months and years on end. Should you be worried? Read on. Here are five ...click here to read more

The statistics are almost overwhelming. In 2013, about 1,600 Americans died of cancer each day, the American Cancer Society says. Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly one of every four deaths. It’s no wonder cancer prevention constantly is on the minds of health advocates, but ...click here to read more

Losing weight is a challenge for most people, but it is even harder for the elderly. Due to reduced bone and muscle mass, as well as a greater risk of nutritional deficiency, doctors often advise the elderly to stay away from intentional weight loss. But, at the same time, studies show that the elderly could ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects a surprising number of people: 1 in every 5 men and 1 in every 3 women will suffer from a broken bone as a result of osteoporosis. More than 80 percent of bone fractures among the senior citizen population (older than 50) are osteoporosis-related, and between 70 and 90 ...click here to read more

A shocking new study reveals that the majority of women dying from breast cancer are younger than the ones traditionally being told to start going for regular mammogram exams.  According to the research, published in Cancer, these younger women would have greatly benefited from regular yearly mammogram routines from much earlier ages – and it possibly could ...click here to read more

When you think about a death due to drug overdose, most of us picture an irresponsible teen or a homeless person on the streets, not the mom next door or your own grandmother. But a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently shocked the public by blowing this stereotype out ...click here to read more

Ever get that burning sensation down your chest after eating a big meal? If you suffer from acid reflux, you know how uncomfortable it can be. But what you may not know is that, according to the newest research, your acid reflux could also be creating an uncomfortable increase in your risk for certain diseases. ...click here to read more

Many of us have come to automatically expect the appearance of that familiar white prescription pad at the end of a doctor’s visit, receiving it’s authoritative promise of healing and health with a sigh of relief. Some medical analysts estimate that American doctors write over four billion drug prescriptions each year. And with the power ...click here to read more