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Licorice is a popular chewy candy as well as a common herbal supplement sometimes used to manage peptic ulcers, blood sugar and diabetes, colds, indigestion, coughs, hot flashes associated with menopause, and perhaps even gum disease. But did you know that licorice contains a compound that could lower estrogen and affect fertility in women?
Researchers say the odds of having asthma are 53 percent higher in areas where it is not easy to buy fresh affordable food.
Researchers say that missing breakfast and not getting adequate sleep can result in kids becoming overweight. Addressing these issues may help cut down obesity in kids.
Researchers have determined that there is an association between prediabetes and the regular consumption of sugary beverages. This association is not seen with diet soda.
Are your food cravings keeping you from losing weight? You might not have a weak willpower after all! If you binge mostly at night, you might have a medically recognized disorder that your doctor can actually treat!
The risk of cancer may be influenced by poor male sleep habits.
Today, Dr Oz is investigating the biggest diet trends of 2016. You’ve seen the claims out there that say: Get slim and toned in 2 weeks with this diet supplement or flush your fat fast, and even trim inches off your waist line in no time. Dr. Oz will separate fad from fact.
Are you getting enough protein in your diet every day, or do you struggle to include a sufficient amount of it?
There has been a surge in the rates of obesity worldwide. There are serious negative health consequences associated with obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers have found that there is also an increase in the risk for many types of cancer with obesity.
Daylight Saving Time is in effect! You don't realize it, but your health actually improves when the clocks go back. But, there's a catch – when the clocks spring forward later on, your health could get worse. Here are a few ways to keep you protected from DST's health effects.
Do you always wear a helmet to protect yourself as you ride a motorcycle? If the answer is no, then you may want to pay attention to the following research results.
Obviously, eating well is important during pregnancy for the health of the newborn. Good nutrition may also prevent problems that may occur in the child later in life as well.
Walk into a grocery store and start reading ingredient labels on some of the more popular processed foods, including ice cream. Chances are you’ll see the names of two common food additives that have been shown to promote colorectal cancer development.
An effective strategy to fighting obesity may be to eat your dinner early or to simply skip dinner.
Low testosterone can lead to various health concerns including fatigue and decreases in muscle and bone mass. Here is an easy way to boost hormone levels.
Thanksgiving Day may be one of the few times this year that you really “blow your diet.” This is perfectly acceptable – if you will just make time over the holiday weekend to fit in a few extra minutes of exercise.
Forget paid fitness and diet systems, you can make your own natural, healthy fitness and weight loss program. In three months you can lose up to about 25 pounds! Follow these healthy tips and make your own weight loss program.
Researchers say consuming canola oil may decrease abdominal fat in a relatively short time.
Researchers say there is an association between healthy living and higher brain function along with delay of dementia.
The list of unusual things to eat just keeps growing. We already have edible flowers and edible insects; soon we may be adding autumn leaves to the menu.
According to researchers sunshine has a great impact on your mental and emotional health.
Research published in the journal BMJ Open highlights how people who are well but worry about being sick may be setting themselves up for heart disease.
If you are struggling to make a Whole30 breakfast because you cannot use eggs, then consider these ideas.
It's best to go to the doctor when you have a health concern, but you most likely would rather look up your symptoms online and go with whatever information you find. This can be dangerous or misleading. But if you're really set on not seeing the doctor, here are a few ways to get better unofficial medical advice online.
Music therapy has many benefits including stress management and pain relief. Researchers also find it beneficial for children and adolescents suffering from depression.
New parents often overlook the importance of choosing the right crib and mattress for their newborn. The wrong combination can lead to SIDS and sleepless nights filled with crying. Follow these tips to help protect your baby and also so that your whole family can have uninterrupted sleep and not have to calm a crying baby.
A recent survey reveals the health risk Americans fear as much as cancer and heart attack and the results might surprise you.
Bring in the dogs! Texas Tech University behavioral analyst Alexandra Protopopova reports that allowing children with autism to interact with therapy dogs as a reward for completing tasks is more effective than offering them a toy or other type of reward.
Researchers from University of Cincinnati have conducted an in depth review of diet triggers for migraine headache. Understanding what foods help a migraine and what foods harm could mean fewer headaches.
Neonatal hypoglycemia is a common metabolic problem in newborns which can have major long-term consequences including neurologic damage. Researchers have found just a single dose of dextrose gel can decrease a newborn's risk of getting neonatal hypoglycemia.
