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5 Myths About Organ Donation

Your one body can have a tremendous impact: just one organ donor can save up to 8 lives. Currently, more than 123,000 people are waiting for an organ, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. An average of 18 people die everyday waiting for organs, and yet a recent study found that over one-third of Americans were hesitant to register as donors.

1 in 3 Americans Consume Sugary Drinks Every Day

The average American consumes a lot of sugar — 20 teaspoons every day, to be exact. 

Americans Are Gaining Weight Every Decade

Obesity already is an epidemic in the U.S., and a recent report indicates that Americans aren’t moving in the right direction when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.

American Institute for Cancer Research: Coffee may be protective against some cancers

Thanks to the Boston Tea Party in 1773, coffee is the patriotic drink in America. Coffee breaks became part of the routine in workplaces, homes and churches after an ad campaign in 1952 promoted the idea. Today, you can find a Starbucks on almost every corner. So, is that daily Cup of Joe really as bad for you as they say?

Bridging the Communication Gap About Your Health

It’s hard enough to decipher complicated medical terminology and “doctor speak,” but when patients and providers don’t speak the same language, communication can seem impossible. 

How To Curb Embarrassing Gas and Painful Bloating

Everyone experiences gas every day. You probably don’t think about it until you belch or fart. But most people pass gas up to 20 times a day, which is normal even if it is embarrassing.

How Nutrition Fuels Your Fight Against Cancer

Cancer treatment may leave you feeling nauseous, constipated, exhausted or in pain. So the idea of sitting down for a nutritious meal may be the last thing on your mind.

Up Your Dental Game After Bariatric Surgery

You’re likely to be significantly thinner and healthier within a few months of having weight-loss surgery. But the changes in the way you eat could also lead to cavities and gum problems.

Think Men Can’t Get Breast Cancer? Think Again

Will My Broken Hand Ever Be Normal Again?

There are so many ways for you to damage your fingers and hands. You can break these bones by falling, getting your fingers caught awkwardly in your dog’s leash, slamming your finger in a door, trying to catch a ball, working with tools or hitting a hard surface.