A new study sets the stage for wider use of gene testing in early pregnancy. Scanning the genes of a fetus reveals far more about potential health risks than current prenatal testing does, say...

The holiday season is often a time of over indulgence in food and drink. In keeping with the spirit of abundance and celebration, many of us throw moderation and good nutritional sense out the window....

Health benefits of physical activity: current proof   Research on the positive health benefits of physical activity attained a meaningful point in fitness/health history with the evidence...

German pastor Gabriele Stangl says she will never forget the harrowing confession she heard in 1999. A woman said she had been brutally raped, got pregnant and had a baby. Then she killed it and...

    A leading British medical journal, the British Medical Journal, is asking the drug maker Roche to release all its data on Tamiflu, claiming there is no evidence the drug can...

After having a baby, many women decide to head back to group fitness classes, hoping to get their “bellies” back in shape. While traditional crunches may not be appropriate, this is a time...

When our blood sugar and insulin levels rise, whether from a poor diet or from stress, we experience a serious increase in inflammatory chemicals at a cellular level.   Sugar in all of its...

“It’s best to eat 5 – 7 times a day.”   “Eating every three hours fuels your metabolism.”   “If you skip meals, your body goes into...

Raspberries   Raspberries are a rich source of vitamin C—key for collagen production.  This is important because collagen is the principal protein in connective tissue.  This...

Multivitamins might help lower the risk for cancer in healthy older men but do not affect their chances of developing heart disease, new research suggests.   Two other studies found fish oil...