Weight-loss "pills" often are viewed with skepticism and for good reason. Many are ineffective...some even are dangerous. But a few nutritional and herbal supplements do work. Some offer bonus health benefits, too. These natural substances have been scientifically shown...
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Eating disorders can be difficult to diagnose, often because patients don't realize they have a problem or they try to...
So, you've just polished off a meal high in fat, and now you're feeling guilty? Wait an hour...
A few extra pounds could reduce your brainpower. According to a new French study, heftier people score lower on cognitive tests, even...
More than 45 million Americans annually seek medical treatment for frequent or severe headaches. Doctors have identified dozens of headache triggers, including...
Keeping your temper in check may do more than help your heart—it may also prolong lung health. New research shows that...
Adding a link telephone-based counseling talk to the typical treatment for depression—medication—goes a long way in helping to overcome the...