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You knew grilling those weekly hamburgers makes your doctor shake his head. According to a new study, though, the problem actually has more to do with the grilling than those juicy, greasy beef patties. The new study, reported in a...

What’s the limit on what you can do with stem cells? Based on all the research surrounding them lately, experts are trying to find out. And one area that is particularly promising with stem cell therapy is multiple sclerosis....

No one wants to find out they have chlamydia or any other STD (sexually transmitted disease), for that matter. So many don’t get tested at all. But new research may give people a better reason to keep chlamydia at...

Your circulation is one of the most important systems your body has. And it performs amazingly, carrying blood for organs to function and absorbing nutrients your body needs. When that system stops, as in the case of a blood...

As outpatient surgery centers continue to pop up across the country, they may seem very enticing to patients and their doctors because of their ability to offer procedures at a lower cost and the convenience of a doctor’s office...

If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably figured out that it’s not all about you anymore. Baby takes priority in what you eat, drink and do—including pleasure habits like smoking. Smoking at all is a great risk for your own health,...

Every week, it seems another trendy weight loss beverage is making headlines — take the craze over apple cider vinegar, which is sometimes abbreviated ACV. ACV is made from crushed apples combined with yeast and bacteria for fermentation. Some alternative...

Many studies have tried to pinpoint the best time of day to exercise for peak performance and best results. But most of these studies were designed for elite athletes. For general fitness, exercise can be whenever it's most convenient for...

Black licorice candy may be more trick than treat for adults, according to a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning. For people 40 and older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could...

I am reaching out to everyone today to ask you to join me in helping those that have been affected by the powerful storms in Puerto Rico. These catastrophic events are ones that the island has never seen. Over the...