A health department in the Midwest is sounding the alarm about tuberculosis (TB).
Avian influenza, or bird flu, is spreading among birds in the U.S., hiking egg prices and prompting pet food recalls.
It’s common knowledge that winter is prime time for illnesses like colds and flu.
The simple truth is that it is easier to prevent many cancers than it is to treat them.
Resolutions, no matter how small, can be great challenges.
They motivate us to try something new, inspired by the fresh start of a new calendar year.
The holiday season is in full swing. As we reach the end of each year, we often hear about or ponder making New Year’s resolutions.
If you’re a generally healthy adult, you probably don’t think about seeing a doctor unless you get hurt or drastically sick.
Routine checkups with your primary care doctor are essential. So are visits to your doctor to discuss any health changes that don’t seem to be getting better.
It seems all this talk about living a healthy lifestyle has merit. Research suggests at least one-third of all cancers could be prevented, mainly by making lifestyle changes.
Trying to choose what you might need from the vast array of dietary supplements available today could easily overwhelm.
As the years go by, Americans are getting heavier and less active. These factors are directly related to the increased prevalence of diabetes.
