Healthy articles

Fasting is an important spiritual aspect of many religions. Research data show that religious fasting may help to adapt healthier lifestyle by learning self-control and making changes to the diet.

Breastfeeding has benefits, but they are so minimal that it hardly matters how you feed your baby, recent articles seem to be suggesting. Is that true?

Gingko biloba comes from the oldest living species of tree, and supplements made from it are one of the highest-selling herbal medicines on the market. It is used traditionally in Chinese medicine.

Alzheimer's is often a disease that is not recognized until it is too late for its victims and their families to make preparations for long-term care. A new, simple, non-invasive test may enable early detection of this devastating disease.

Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, used to be easy to control with antibiotics. With growing problems with antibiotic resistance, however, some doctors are going back to traditional medicine to find a cure

Do you find that you need more and more nasal spray to achieve the same effect? Have you been (mis)using Afrin or similar nasal decogestants for years?

A new, large, study just identified which three behavioral patterns indicate a depressed person has a 50 percent increased risk of attempting suicide.

Many studies show the importance of breastfeeding for brain development in infants. Dietary intake of essential fats is beneficial for the prevention and management of mental disorders.

Fall may mean the start of football season, fall foliage and cooler air. But for some people, it also means an increase in allergy symptoms. Luckily, there are several things you can do to combat fall allergies.

Vitamins are vital for heart health. A recent study finds that vitamin C from fruits and vegetables decreases the risk of heart disease, although suipplements don't necessarily have the same effect.