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Pain, burning, urgency — each of these symptoms will sound familiar if you’ve ever suffered from a urinary tract infection. And the likelihood is, you have. And while the pain and symptoms of the infection themselves are bad enough, according to a new study, having a urinary tract infection could be a signal of far worse to come…

Do you know someone whose heart attack seemed to “come out of the blue? While it’s hard to understand how someone can seem fine one day and suffer a major heart event the next day, it happens. Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas explains how, why and what’s lurking below the surface that even a stress test can miss — and how to help guard against it.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, chances are you’ve experienced side effects from your medication, so you may be aware of alternatives that relieve your symptoms. One such alternative, fish oil, has shown the ability to ease RA symptoms. You can ramp us those effects by taking it with the right juice…

There’s no doubt fiber’s part of a healthy diet. Yet, we mostly think about what it does for the gut, like promoting regularity or stopping the bloat. There’s one more way adding the power of fiber to your life could improve your health (and even your happiness)…

Energy drinks are loaded with caffeine and sugar. For that reason alone, they’ve always been questionable at best when it comes to your health. But now, research has pinpointed other chemicals in these drinks that damage your kidneys and set you up for heart failure.

In the U.S., someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. For survivors, the road to recovery can be long and hard. But trials are underway to test a hallucinogenic drug that could be the answer to less brain damage and better function following stroke.

Fructose has been a common food additive for decades, and its overconsumption is known to cause issues with the liver and insulin resistance, a precursor to obesity and diabetes. What hasn’t been as clear is how fructose impacts the immune system, and that’s a gamble with high stakes right now.

For years we’ve been told to watch our cholesterol, keeping our so-called “bad” cholesterol down and our “good” cholesterol up. But what if that advice was wrong and we’ve been operating under a false sense of security? There’s much more banking on HDL than we ever realized.

Walk into any gym and you’ll notice a great divide, with women hitting the treadmills and ellipticals, while the men lay claim to the weight machines. It’s a divide that seems to only get greater with age. But if you’re a woman over 50, skipping the weights in favor of just cardio could be a big mistake.

A high-protein diet can be an extremely effective weight loss plan. It usually goes hand in hand with a low-carb diet. But before you jump into changing your ways, consider the health of your kidneys. If not, you could end up with a bigger problem than a few extra pounds.

We use more artificial light than ever at night, both indoors and outdoors, and it’s affecting our health. Night light use is connected with a higher risk of obesity, depression, sleep disorders and diabetes. And according to researchers, it may be raising our risk of a particular type of cancer…

If you were in the clutches of drugs or alcohol, you’d want out. It’s time to think about foods that are bringing your health down the same way, foods that are engineered to addict you. Here’s insight into the worst culprits and how to break free.

The egg debate has gone on for years. Some studies indicate eggs contribute to heart disease, cancer and a shorter lifespan, while others have demonstrated a protective effect. There’s a lot on the line when it comes to eggs. So, it’s no wonder the debate is ongoing. Here’s what the latest research reveals…

Curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, is well-known as a powerful anti-inflammatory that’s shown promise in relieving several diseases, including cancers of the stomach, blood and lungs. As if these benefits weren’t enough, the spice may also help protect the health of another vital organ.

Sleep is critical time the brain uses to clear toxins, build memories and reinvigorate parts of the brain that help us continue to learn and function independently. If you’re missing out on valuable shut-eye, these processes are short-circuited, and you could potentially set yourself up for serious problems.

What if lifestyle interventions were looked on as legitimate, bona fide treatments, just as medications are? The growing discipline of lifestyle medicine is making this “what if” a reality, and instead of medicalizing disease, provides an easier pill to swallow.

Previous studies have shown a combination of stress and work can increase your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In other words, being a workaholic can ruin your health. Here’s how to gauge your risk and how to turn it around.

It’s no news flash that refined grains like white flour are bad for your health. But while many studies on refined grains have focused on their impact on weight and blood sugar, it turns out they significantly boost our odds for heart attack or stroke. Good news: Whole grains do just the opposite.

Even if you’ve survived a heart attack or stroke, your risk of dying prematurely increases. In fact, in the first month after a cardiac incident, risk of death skyrockets, and this risk can remain high for years. The good news: You’re a survivor, and researchers are tirelessly working on ways you can keep it that way.

While scientists have been able to identify key markers of Alzheimer’s disease, they’re still trying to work out why some people develop the disease and others do not. Some, called ‘SuperAgers,’ even appear to be resistant. And researchers are trying to unravel their secret…

It’s almost impossible to avoid a computer or digital screen, including your phone. But these modern conveniences are causing new threats to your eyesight. Here’s what you should know about computer vision syndrome, and how to avoid it when you can’t avoid a screen.

There is a complex interplay between stress eating, obesity and the kinds of metabolic issues that can lead to type 2 diabetes. Managing all these factors usually takes multiple steps. But a team of researchers may have found an interesting shortcut involving a particular kind of “good” bacteria…

Choral groups may not be singing together much right now, but hopefully that will change soon. Because the emotional and physical health benefits science shows happens when we blend our voices are just too good to pass up…

We all need a little sunshine in our lives. It’s an important source of vitamin D. Get too much sun, though, and UV damage can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. But there’s a tasty way to give yourself an extra layer of sun protection and guard against sunburn…

It’s no surprise to any of us that despite the best efforts of moms everywhere, 90 percent of us are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But what if we did? For starters, 7.8 million early deaths a year could be prevented. Scientists can even measure the benefits in each serving, and reveal the magic number for saving lives…

Do you get a little bit sleepy as the afternoon wears on? Are you feeling that after lunch slump that makes you want to just curl up, close your eyes and drift off, if only for a little while? Here’s your excuse to give in: napping may be good medicine for your brain.

For years, scientists have been studying how vitamin D influences a number of diseases, particularly inflammatory diseases, diabetes and cancer. That’s why a group of scientists formulated a plan…

We’ve seen lots of research about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. But how active, or inactive you are, has been found to have a great impact on whether a heart attack kills you on the spot or serves as a mere warning that you need to make some major lifestyle changes.

People focus on avoiding gas. But inside the body, one gas in particular acts as a chemical messenger, one that could offer smelly protection against life-threatening illnesses and boost longevity. But the wrong foods can cheat you of it.

Are you waking up feeling tired and sluggish after a full night’s sleep? Do you find yourself suffering from daytime sleepiness? For women, obstructive sleep apnea is often underdiagnosed and the consequences can be dangerous…

Typical arthritis pain is a result of cartilage between joints wearing down. But middle-aged women can suddenly find themselves with that and more: fat, inflamed, painful joints that seem to develop almost overnight. If that’s you, be wary of the potentially deadly medications and try this instead…

Up to 75 percent of women suffer with hot flashes during menopause, and about 10 percent continue to 15 years later. Irritating and embarrassing… they can even make it hard to sleep at night. But you can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes naturally…

When you think of improving exercise performance and recovery, and strength, supplements that often come to mind include creatine, carnitine, amino acids, fish oil, and protein powders. But an especially potent antioxidant brings some special properties to the table…

Heartburn, acid reflux, GERD… no matter what you call it, the symptoms can be painful, including tightening of the chest and burning in the stomach and throat. Downing a few heartburn tablets is an easy quick fix, but the result could be devastating for your kidneys…

When it comes to choosing a healthy cooking oil, there’s one oil that’s easy to get confused about—canola oil. Efforts to market canola oil as a health food have led to mixed messages that might have you wondering… Should you embrace canola oil or avoid it?

Summer is over, days are shorter, it gets dark earlier… you spend less time outside, thanks to the cold. It all adds up to a recipe for worsening depression. Short-term depression can have consequences on your health, but don’t head off to the doctor for anti-depressants just yet…

Five million migraine sufferers have at least one attack monthly. If you’re one of them, you should know about the supplement that not only reduces inflammation, but has also been shown to boost the release of serotonin and dopamine — “feel good chemicals” that help prevent migraines…

Abundant research has demonstrated the health benefits of coconut oil. It helps reduce blood pressure and improve diabetes. It’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal. It’s been used for thousands of years. Why, then, has the FDA worked so hard, for decades, to steer you away from it?

Does energy feel like a scarce commodity in your body? Most of us look for a quick fix — a band aid solution that makes us feel better temporarily but makes things so much worse in the long run… like energy drinks. Here’s what you should do instead…

When breathing in chemicals and particles, your body’s natural reaction is to cough or sneeze, which is its natural defense to ridding itself of foreign particles. We always consider outdoor air quality, but we need to start looking inside our homes where we spend most of our time.

Big tobacco and big sugar are birds of a feather. So take a long hard look at your sugar habit, and do what you can to kick it. It turns out, they’ve suspected for quite a while — a whopping five decades — that sugar has a devastating effect on your health…

When you feel chronically fatigued, you are always in a cycle of being tired, having low energy, poor focus, bad eating habits, chronic aches and pains, tend to have a short temper. Fatigue can also lead to depression and loss of joy for life. Take steps to get your energy back…

Digestive enzymes improve nutrient absorption, while proteolytic enzymes treat various diseases. But few people know what they are, or how to use them outside of improving indigestion. So, let’s look at some important things about enzymes and how they can work for you…

Chronic stress is associated with a multitude of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. And prescription anxiety drugs come with side effects like dizziness, fatigue and weight gain. But what if you could literally flip a switch, a light switch, to turn off the stress?

If you’re not already taking a daily low-dose aspirin for your heart health, perhaps as a recommendation by your doctor, or for other reasons, you might see if you’re a good candidate to do so… 20 years of studies have come together to push it into the spotlight as a potential cancer fighter.

Foot pain is arguably one of the worst types of pain. But, the good news is that whether you’re living with plantar fasciitis, stress fractures of your feet, tendonitis or any other type of foot or ankle pain, there’s a remedy that doesn’t involve drugs, needles or surgery…

No long list of foods to avoid here. There’s just two things the American Institute for Cancer Research has revealed that could have the greatest impact on your cancer risk. One you need to eat much more of… and one you should probably go the rest of your life without ever eating again.

Yoga is known to help with depression, decrease stress and improve sleep and boost immunity. But this one popular yoga pose is practically a full-body workout that helps strengthen your arms, shoulders, core and legs, while also stretching the spine…

Poor sleep is linked with an increased risk of diabetes, dementia, hypertension, depression, heart attack, stroke, and respiratory disease. Unfortunately, many people turn to drugs to solve their sleep problems, and this has consequences of its own — especially for seniors…

RA is a painful and debilitating disease. But diet can make a big difference in autoimmune diseases by slashing the severity of symptoms, slowing disease progression and, in some cases, even sending the disease into remission. But it’s hard to know where to start…

Have you ever tried to order just one small fast food item but end up with a whole meal with enough calories for three days? Restaurants know all about the power of ‘food cues’ to get you to spend and eat more, leaving you to pay the price with your wallet and your waistline.

Cheating. It’s just not OK. Some men do it… but why? Is it all about an insatiable sex drive, boredom, unrealistic expectations or loss of that loving feeling? For men who are over 40, the urge to cheat has become a cliché, but that doesn’t mean it should be acted upon…

An abundance of research is being done to determine just which type of exercise will give you the biggest returns for your efforts. The results are streaming in, and they all support one form of training that goes to the cellular level to keep cells young…

If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease, you need to know the difference diet can make. Studies shows that the future looks brighter for people with Parkinson’s who follow a healthy diet. But not just any old healthy diet…

As you age, or let healthy eating habits fall to the wayside — or worse, both — you’re at much higher risk of bone loss, heart disease and hardening of the arteries. Yet, in many cases these diseases and conditions can be prevented, even reversed, with one super supplement…

Who doesn’t wish they could turn back the hands of time? After all, if you could slow the rate at which your body ages, you could hold on to your energy, your muscles, your bones, your mind (your looks!) and even your zest for life a little longer. If that interests you, then you’re going to want to read on.

Vitamin D deficiency increases your risk of a long list of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus and psoriatic arthritis. But just how strong is the link between vitamin D deficiency and dementia?

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — and no, I’m not talking about friends and family that come in from out of town… I’m talking about stress and anxiety. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, cleaning, baking and entertaining, just to name a few.

When a doctor orders an MRI, it’s usually to help detect or rule out something potentially life-threatening, or at the very least, something that could make you seriously ill. But, it’s recently come to light that this rather routine diagnostic test, meant to help you, can have devastating effects…

Studies show that married people live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, and are more likely to survive cancer or major operations. But if you prefer the single life, don’t sign up for a dating website just yet. There is something you can do to boost your odds…