Heartburn, reflux, ulcers and indigestion… If you’re taking prescription or over-the-counter medication to treat any of these common health complaints, you could be taking a chance with your life.

A stroke hits when either oxygen or nutrients carried to the brain are blocked. While most people know that stroke is a serious issue, what is less known is that some commonly prescribed medications can increase your risk of stroke anywhere from 25 percent on up to almost 80 percent.

Summer is officially here! With endless outdoor activities like hiking, camping, barbecuing and more, this season is about fun and family time! As you increase your appetite for adventure, make sure you “get smart” about summer’s health risks that are intensified by the heat…

Remember when soy was considered a health food? That idea didn’t just arise out of thin air. It came from research that shows soy relieves menopause symptoms, prevents osteoporosis and improves cardiovascular health. So is it good or bad for you?

Rapid aging isn’t appealing to anyone. But what makes this drink’s effect even worse is, the more your cells age, the more likely you are to develop age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.

Breathing brings life-giving oxygen to your cells. But it does something quite curious as well: it triggers a visceral, emotional and memory-based response on your body — affecting how your brain actually works…

If you want to live longer, researchers in Switzerland have identified four easy steps to boosting your life expectancy by 10 years.

If you’ve ever dyed your hair, you know how hair dye smells and feels on your head — that strong chemical smell and burning sensation on your scalp are the first warning signs that hair dye probably isn’t great for you. But just how bad is it?

As a doctor, I was extremely disturbed to discover the American Heart Association’s new conclusions about coconut oil for heart health. Let me uncover what we know about coconut oil and why their conclusion is simply incorrect…

Who do you turn to when you are thinking about joining a gym, taking up yoga or trying a new diet? Who do you call when you have a health concern, small or large? These are important considerations…

You might not even think about your fingernails except to clip, file, paint or otherwise improve their appearance. But, your fingernails do more than just make you look good, they also provide a window to your health.

Some molds are known human pathogens that can make you quite sick. It’s thought that removing mold can cause those toxins to be released further. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms of mold mycotoxins, and just as important is how to heal after exposure.