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About 15 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the majority of whom are women.
Bodies change quickly during adolescence, and that’s when doctors usually notice scoliosis — a curved spine — in patients. Catch it early, and most cases can be managed simply and effectively. Let it go, and scoliosis might lead to back surgery or lifelong challenges.
The simplest things – getting to the bathroom, eating or even sleeping – can become ordeals when you have cancer and suffer from chronic pain. And if you’re a cancer survivor, the pain can spark fears that the disease has returned or that something new is wrong.
Americans love cheese, consuming a whopping 40 pounds per adult each year, an amount that continues to climb despite the known health risks of the fatty — and undeniably delicious — protein source. Plant-based cheeses are increasingly available at the corner store, so all your cheesy cravings are about to be met in a more healthful way, right?
If you’ve been told you have cancer, you know it’s a life-changing event.
Almost everyone has a friend or coworker who has a deadly allergy, but how many of us know how to use an EpiPen? Here’s what you need to know to be safe when administering this drug in a life-threatening anaphylaxis emergency.
Maybe the family reunion buffet is too tempting for you to forgo. Or it could be a a five-course restaurant tasting meal that’s the most difficult to say no to. That’s OK. You can feast after weight-loss surgery, just not the way you did before.
Overhauling your diet sounds daunting, right? But small tweaks can make a lasting difference in your health and nutrition. These five changes — plus tips on how to achieve them — can help you score quick improvements in how you feel and give you the confidence to try for even bigger changes over time.
A “hard pill to swallow” isn’t just an old saying for people who have difficulty taking medication.
Gone are the days when diet soda was thought to contain cancer-causing agents (unless you are a lab rat with a serious soft drink problem). The artificial sweeteners and chemicals they contain have been found safe for most people in reasonable amounts, and some brands are even fortified with vitamins and minerals. But are they the best choice for your body?