Barbeque doesn’t have to include only meat. Use the grill this summer to cook up healthy and delicious fruits and vegetables too.

Men with prostate cancer may boost their chances of survival if they choose healthy vegetable fats from nuts, seeds, and avocados.

From the first few months of life through our golden years our sleep requirements for optimal health are always changing.

Scientists say that more research is needed to study how breast cancer impacts younger women for better, more effective treatments.

Antibiotics are important for fighting bacterial infections, but their overuse for colds and viral infections is leading to antibiotic resistant infections.

A higher resting heart rate is associated with lower levels of physical fitness, higher blood pressure and weight, and a higher risk of death.

Grapes make a great summer snack and are rich in antioxidants and other potent polyphenols that may help support health.

Screening adolescents at higher risk of celiac disease is cost-effective and can help prevent bone disease.

Your ears contain the smallest bones in the body and use tiny little hair-like cells to communicate sound to the brain… but that’s not all.

The bacterium that causes gum disease also triggers a protective protein to turn rogue and stimulate bone-destroying cells.

When the weather heats up your pet may be spending more time outside, but owners need to be aware of heat related problems and take proper precautions.

Anyone can get skin cancer including those with darker complexions. Unfortunately these folks are often diagnosed in the later stages of the disease when it is more difficult to treat.

It’s not all in the surgeon’s hands. You can take steps both before and after surgery to help boost the healing process and improve the overall outcome.

With 78 million Baby Boomers turning 65 over the next ten years, many will be at risk of common eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts.

The ear canal naturally produces a waxy substance called cerumen which can build up. Here’s how to clean your ears the right way.

Soup kitchen meals are often higher in fat and salt and lack adequate fiber, potassium, and other important nutrients.

Tis the season to be tick aware. These warmer weather pests can carry disease so check for them often and know the signs of potential illness after a bite.

New research suggests that specific levels of vitamin D may help improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Tiny chia seeds, yes that ch-ch-ch chia, are packed with good nutrition, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber.

A diet that is low in fiber and plant foods and rich in junk foods may be behind the increase in inflammatory bowel diseases.

Outdoor summer fun also comes with summer bugs such as ticks and mosquitoes which can transmit disease.

Eating a classic Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders.

Here are some tips to help prevent age-related brain decline and Alzheimer’s as you age.

Omega 3 fatty acids found in cold water fish may prevent and even reverse damage to the brain caused by eating junk food.

Caffeine is showing up in snacks, candy, and gum, and many have concerns about the potential health effects on children.