A common virus has been linked to at least six different types of cancer. Chances are you’ve had this virus, but may be unaware. That’s because 90 percent of people worldwide test positive for it, and most are symptom-free.

It’s fascinating how the different systems in your body work together. Now it appears your immune system is far more connected to the goings-on in the rest of your body and mind than ever realized… perhaps even affecting your personality.

If there’s one constant about viruses, they’re constant. Always there, usually always mutating to infect us in harsher ways and always striking when you least expect it. That’s why prevention makes sense…

If you only turn to cranberries for bladder help, you’re missing out. The benefits of this underrated berry are so great, researchers believe they are just beginning to understand the superpowers cranberries can bestow on the human body.

Scientists say a world where antibiotics no longer work is not far away… and that’s more than frightening. It turns out the solution to this problem has been under our noses the whole time…

Like most folks with a chronic ailment, you may not suspect that the very foods you are eating could cause your symptoms. Why not? Because you don’t feel an immediate reaction.

The ‘incurable’ diseases are not as incurable as you think. I expected to bedridden by now due to my “incurable” disease – secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Yet just one year later I completed an 18-mile bicycle ride with my family. How did that miraculous transformation happen?

One thing is for sure — whatever time of year you get a cold, it’s just plain uncomfortable. But whatever you do, don’t reach for over-the-counter medicines — unless you want to trade in your sore throat and stuffy nose for something much more serious. Instead…

The immune system is a remarkable multi-level defense mechanism that protects you from bacteria, viruses, cancer and a host of other conditions. In a very real sense, a healthy immune system is as important to your survival as a healthy heart or liver. But how do you get there? It’s a job mushrooms are perfect for…

You may not have the vocal prowess of Mariah Carey (or even Britney Spears for that matter), but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t sing. It turns out singing can deliver some serious health benefits that are well worth the embarrassment even if you have less than perfect pitch.

Why do some people get very sick from the flu while others seem to be immune to it? Considering that last year’s vaccine was only about 19 percent effective, this is a vitally important question. The answer is…

In previous years the flu vaccine has been estimated at 50 to 60% effective. In fact, many people were disappointed that their flu shot did not protect them from getting sick with influenza.