Only a small percentage of those with hearing loss actually wear an aid to improve their hearing, leading many to withdraw and suffer from depression.

According to a new study, performing the job of a homemaker is more physically demanding than that of someone spending the day working in an office.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and its occurrence in young women has greatly increased in recent years.

The FDA ordered sunscreen companies to make label changes last year to help reduce confusion about the products.

Good nutrition is always important, but even more so when feeding an active young athlete.

Anyone who has ever had a case of poison ivy knows just how itchy and annoying it can be, which may be why Native Americans called it “the three-fingered devil of the forest”.

We are a nation plagued by daytime sleepiness due to the 70 million or so people that suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders.

This doctor speaks from experience having completed 29 marathons and 9 ironman triathlons himself.

Knowing the signs of a stroke can help prevent death and greatly reduce debilitating damage. Can you identify the 5 major signs of a stroke?

You know the old saying and according to research apples really may help you stay healthy by removing cholesterol from the body.

Dietary fiber from plant based foods is vital to good health and many Americans don’t consume the recommended amount.

Moms to be may not be aware they have gestational diabetes until they are tested for this usually temporary glucose intolerance.

When you are exercising or are training for a sport, don’t forget to focus on your breathing to optimize your oxygen intake.

While breast cancer largely affects women, men should know that they too can get the disease.

Many common air fresheners use harsh chemicals to block or cover up odors. These chemicals can cause headaches, worsen asthma, and may cause neurological damage and even cancer.

Frequent heartburn is more than just annoying, it can cause changes in the esophagus that lead to cancer and those well advertised pills won’t prevent it.

Recognizing the tell-tale signs of a stroke and getting help early can help prevent debilitating brain damage.

More than 30 million Americans suffer with asthma which has been on the rise in recent decades.

When you are short in stature you require fewer calories then someone who is taller, making it easier to put on weight when you consume too much.

More children are dealing with mental health disorders including ADHD, autism, and mental or behavioral problems.

Traveling can be physically taxing at times. Here are some tips to help keep your neck and back feeling good while on the road.

Melanoma is a very aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer, causing more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths.

Allergies may be due to lack of exposure to germs and used to be an ailment that only the upper class suffered from in the 1800s.

This mom took action to help educate schools on how to handle children with severe life-threatening food allergies.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup is being blamed for contributing to our obesity epidemic, but is sugar a better option?