The bulky body braces once used to treat scoliosis are a thing of the past. Today, subtle braces and surgery can correct kids’ spine curvatures and achieve long-term spinal health.
Coffee vs. Energy Drinks: A Caffeine Wake-Up Call (Video)
When it comes to your heart health, studies show that the amount of caffeine in a few cups of coffee a day typically isn’t harmful. However, the risk of energy drinks isn’t one worth taking. Here’s why.
How Your Ancestry and Ethnicity Affect Your Health
When it comes to your health, who you are and where you come from matter. When you gather your family health history, include your ancestry and ethnicity.
Recipe: Baked Parmesan Polenta Fries
Baked polenta fries are a great twist on traditional french fries. This easy recipe can compliment dinner any night of the week.
How You Can Stop Colon Cancer (Infographic)
Of any cancer, colon cancer may be the most preventable. Doctors say that all colon cancer begins with a non-cancerous polyp -- a polyp that can be removed during a colonoscopy. Find out what you can do to stop colon cancer.
4 Simple Steps To Get You Back to Sleep Fast
Many underlying health problems such as chronic pain, sleep apnea or acid reflex can cause insomnia. But if your difficulty in sleeping is not due to health problems, here are some tips that can help you get back to sleep.
More Teens Are Abusing Prescription Drugs (Video)
Prescription painkillers such as morphine and codeine are important medicines that can provide significant comfort. But abuse of these drugs has become a major public health challenge – particularly among youngsters.
Lush, Long Eyelashes — the Safe Way
The secret to achieving Hollywood eyes can be found in new medications, lash extensions or false eyelashes. We weigh the pros and cons of safely using lash-enhancing beauty products.
Alzheimer’s Disease Toll Vastly Underreported
A new study finds that Alzheimer’s disease may contribute to almost as many deaths as heart disease or cancer. The researchers say their results would mean that Alzheimer’s disease contributes to more than 500,000 deaths each year.
Vitamin E Supplements May Do More Harm Than Good
Many people take vitamin E supplements thinking the antioxidant will help fight or stave off lung cancer. A new study suggests that those supplements have exactly the opposite effect in mice.
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