6 Tips for Choosing the Right Doctor
The doctor you choose can have a huge bearing on your health years and even decades of your life. But with so many doctors out there to choose from, how can you possible single one of them out as the right one?
News & Features: Health
Baby-teeth Boot Camp: Six Tips for Getting Your Child's Dental Health Off to a Good Start
If you are a parent, you probably know that, for the first several years at least, the health of your child's teeth is your responsibility. What you may not know is how to go about caring for those little pearls, especially if your own dental habits are less than perfect.
Male Pregnancy: Infertility Solution or Hoax of the Century?
Male pregnancy. Over the past several weeks, the phrase has hit the airwaves and flooded the Internet like a tidal wave. Does this trend point to a hoax, sensationalist advertising, or the next fertility treatment?
Does Dental Treatment Make You Tremble? Here's How to Overcome Dental Anxiety
If a fear of dental work is keeping you away from the dentist’s chair, check out our tips to help you overcome your dental anxiety, from hypnotism to sedation dentistry.
The Pros and Cons of Fertell® - The At-Home Fertility Test for Men and Women
The Fertell® at-home fertility tests are designed to evaluate a man's sperm motility, as well as a woman's ovarian reserve. How accurate are these tests in diagnosing male and female infertility problems?
When Going "Green" Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Organic body products are often touted as being safer than more traditional alternatives. However, a recent study found that nearly half of the "natural" products tested contained a cancer-causing substance.
Are You a Teeth Grinder? Here's How To Stop Bruxism Problems Cold
I'm a teeth grinder. In my sleep I grind my teeth. I didn't know this until the day my right front tooth shattered while eating French onion soup.
Danger! Danger! Ultra-Violet Radiation! Cover Your Eyes!
Wearing a set of sunglasses with UV protection just may be the easiest and most stylish way to protect your eyes from the dangers of UV rays.
Is Caffeine Safe during Pregnancy?
Published in the January issue of The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a study claims that pregnant women who take in more than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day face a 40 percent rate of miscarriage.
Children and Teeth Whitening Treatment – Is It Worth the Risk?
According to entertainment news reports published in 2007, Britney Spears inquired about having her then-two-year-old son's teeth bleached. At what age is it safe for children and teenagers to have their teeth whitened?
Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups – Vital Component to Success
Encountering unforeseen post-surgical issues can make a weight loss surgery patient feel alone. Because of this, many bariatric surgeons encourage their patients to participate in obesity surgery support groups.
Hormones and Weight Loss – A Balancing Act
"What I dream of is an art of balance." Henri Matisse probably wasn't talking about hormones – or weight loss – when he said this; nevertheless, in life as in art, balance is key.
The Fertility Diet – Easy or Tough to Swallow?
What do ice cream, brown rice, and broccoli have in common? According to a new book, these foods can increase the odds of success for women who are trying to conceive.
Which Laser Hair Removal Technology is Right for Me?
In trying to determine which laser hair removal technology to choose, it's important to know which type of lasers are safe and effective for your skin type.
6 Drugs The Third World Needs But Cannot Buy
Many Third World countries are still plagued by malaria and dehydration, in addition to AIDs and cancer – and most people can't afford the cost of medications to treat these conditions.
Valentine’s Day Romance – Spicing up the Night despite Fertility and Body-Image Issues
On Valentine’s Day, many couples become overwhelmed by the pressure to increase the romance in their relationship. But this Valentine’s Day, take heart: there are ways for couples confronting these problems to keep the passion alive.
Fighting the Cold and Flu Season with Nature’s Solutions
There are many natural solutions to help you fight that nasty cold or flu that are just as effective, if not more so, than traditional Western medicine.
Killer Wake-up Call: Women, Weight, and Heart Disease
Weight is a contributing factor to heart disease. With over 64 million overweight women in the United States, I shouldn't have been surprised that the disease is the number one killer of U.S. women. I was – especially when it affected my mom.
Bionic Vision That Would Make Star Trek’s Seven of Nine Proud
The Star Trek legacy lives on in an unexpected way: bionic vision devices reminiscent of those worn by Star Trek characters Seven of Nine and Geordi La Forge. Can these apparatus replicate vision for the blind?
Daily Sex for Stronger Sperm
A recent study recommends daily sexual activity to increase the strength and quality of sperm. We're not talking about twice-a-month sex or even three-times-a-week sex. When they say daily, they mean daily.
Truth behind Celebrities and Weight Loss Surgery
When celebrities go from plump to petite, the public wants to know how they did it. Many celebrities have turned to gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries. Find out which celebrity turned to surgery to lose weight.
Fat Chance for Mary Jane: Marijuana is Not a Suitable Treatment for Glaucoma
…the amount of marijuana a patient needs to consume to significantly lower intraocular pressure is excessive—some researchers estimate it would take up to twelve joints a day to achieve the desired effect.
Wake-up Call: A First-hand Look at the Link between Obesity and Cancer
Being obese can lead to more than just embarrassment about your weight – it can lead to cancer, a myriad of other health problems, and even death. My aunt's death from uterine cancer was my wake-up call. Let it be yours, too.
Rods, Cones, and No-Parking Zones – The Plight of the Colorblind
Everyone asks what it is like to be color blind. Some think it's like watching I Love Lucy permanently, which for most color blind people isn't the case. For most, it boils down to keeping a keen eye out for stop signs and having a great excuse for the girlfriend when she points out your terrible outfit
Most Common Eye Myths Exposed: The Focused Truth
Many of us have heard that reading in the dark hurts our eyes and that sitting too close to the television will blur our vision for life. Here, some of the most common eye myths are put to the test.