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According to news from the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the best weight loss option for the heaviest of patients may be this specialized type of weight loss surgery that only a few surgeons offer.
Check the label on your dietary supplements. If they carry the brand of this manufacturer, you could be putting your health at risk.
Consumers are warned that bad mouthing a certain weight-loss product could get them sued. But there's more to potentially worry about than a frivolous lawsuit when taking this weight loss product.
For multiple sclerosis patients who use Betaseron, the interferon beta-1b prescription drug designed to reduce relapses in individuals with relapsing-remitting MS, a new delivery system will be available soon in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bayer’s BetaConnect, the first electronic autoinjector for treating RRMS.
According to a recent medical journal case study, a teenager developed a potentially fatal disease after drinking green tea she bought for weight loss.
Coffee lovers may have a new reason to embrace that morning cup of java. According to new research appearing in BMC Medicine, there’s no evidence that high coffee consumption increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heartbeat. But that’s not the end of the story.
Even more diet pills and weight loss supplements are testing positive for the banned substances Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein. Here is the latest diet pill offender that the FDA just announced is under a voluntary recall.
A new study finds that eating some veggies actually sabotages your weight loss efforts. Here are the types of veggies you need to watch out for and a list of the ones that are best for losing weight.
Recent studies suggest sitting for long periods of time can take a toll on health. A new study shows fidgeting when we sit could help keep us healthy, but there are some barriers that still need to be addressed perhaps in the workplace.
Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain that is difficult to treat and manage. Exercise and any type of movement can be painful and difficult with this medical condition. However, physical therapy can provide relief and help manage fibromyalgia. Dr. Daniel Skulavik, who is a physical therapist, recently shared how patients can benefit from trying a different type of treatment.
It is estimated that 0.5 to 1 percent of the global population has celiac disease. However, diagnosis can take years, and symptoms may not appear immediately. Eve Muirhead recently shared her experience with celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. The Olympic star has a bronze medal in curling, but she believes the disease has affected her athletic abilities over the years.
Most consumers of health care have at least one story to tell about how they have experienced an illness and were misdiagnosed. A new report highlights the urgency of finding ways to curb the incidence of diagnostic mistakes that researchers say will get worse unless changes are made urgently to reduce errors.
Although the time for beach bods is coming to a close, it does not mean you cannot have a weight loss goal for the coming holiday months. Since many people pack on extra pounds around Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, now is the perfect time to consider planning a weight loss routine for the fall and winter months.
According to a recent CBS News report, that heart rate monitor on your Apple Watch or fitness band can be more than just a feature to tell you how hard you are pushing your heart while exercising—it could also be a way of telling you that something is wrong with your health.
A new medical device is giving fibromyalgia patients hope that they can fight chronic pain without drugs. AVACEN Medical shared the AVACEN 100 muscle relaxation device at the recent PAINWeek conference in Las Vegas. The device is an over-the-counter product that provides a noninvasive treatment option for pain.
One of the common concerns among patients diagnosed with celiac disease is cross contamination with gluten. It is not enough to eliminate gluten from your diet because your lifestyle choices also have to change. Gluten can lurk in a variety of products including skin care items. Dr. Michael F. Picco recently addressed concerns about gluten absorption through the skin.
New research suggests that an imbalance in gut bacteria may play a role not only in the development of multiple sclerosis, but in prevention and treatment of the disease as well. The study was conducted by a team of experts from various institutions in Japan, where the number of people being diagnosed with MS has been growing.
A new study finds that our gut bacteria are linked to our heart health and our BMI. Here is what you can do about your gut bacteria for a healthy BMI and healthier heart.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can put a real damper on quality of life for the more than 50 million people in the United States who live with these diseases. Yoga could be an answer to symptom relief for both body and mind, according to a study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSM).
As a busy mom, it may seem like you do not have time to worry about your appearance. However, sometimes this changes when the kids are in bed, the laundry is done, and the bills are paid. If you are standing in front of the mirror in your room and notice the extra pounds, then they can be difficult to ignore. Nevertheless, despite your busy schedule, you still have a choice when it comes to losing weight and getting back in shape.
Stick with conventional medical treatment or go under the knife? It’s not an easy choice to make when it comes to deciding how your Type 2 diabetes should be treated. Here’s what a new study recently revealed that could help you decide which is best for you.
Would you like to know how to cut about 900 calories from just breakfast alone - and still feel like you’ve had a satisfying meal?! Here’s what a perfect day of Zero Belly eating can look like for you toward your weight loss success.
Moringa oleifera is a supplement made from parts of the moringa tree (aka, the drumstick tree) and is highly honored around the world for its nutritional value and various health benefits. Among those benefits could be Moringa oleifera as cancer treatment if the discoveries from a new study continue to bear fruit.
After reviewing 72 separate studies focused on obesity, researchers from the University of Cambridge gleaned support for previous weight loss tips that could stop obesity in the U.S.
Do you believe that when an advertisement promotes a free trial for a weight-loss product or beauty product that even though it may not work, that you will lose nothing more than your time for trying out a freebie product? Think again, according to this latest warning for consumers.
For women who suffer with a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), it’s important to know the available treatment options, both conventional and alternative. Awareness of a variety of treatment approaches gives women an opportunity to make an informed decision.
Researchers have published results of the largest trial to date that shows resveratrol might be a future option for treating Alzheimer's disease. The finding highlights how the compound found in red wine, grapes and dark chocolate stabilizes brain plaque to halt dementia.
Why symptoms of multiple sclerosis tend to improve in the winter and get worse in the summer has puzzled experts and patients and prompted a number of speculations. Now a team of researchers has offered a new explanation that involves melatonin, which could lead to better treatment opportunities for people with MS.
Do you meet the criteria many health insurance providers require before covering your weight loss procedure? Here are some facts about the cost of losing weight for you and everyone else.
A new study suggests that taking antioxidants could be an important life-saving measure toward preventing diabetes in overweight and obese people.
