Healthy articles

Bacterial infections of the skin are notoriously hard to treat. They can lead to fatal complications. As more and more strains of bacteria become more and more resistant to more and more antibiotics, doctors turn to honey as an alternative that works.

Liposuction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed to remove the unsightly accumulation of fat from the body. This article will cover the side effects and complications of the procedure and what to expect after it.

Experiencing trauma can alter your genes, and those alterations can be passed on to your children, a new study of Holocaust survivors reveals.

Food advertisements have a direct mental influence on our unhealthy diet habits, especially in obese teenagers. Many governments have already taken regulatory measures to limit children’s exposure to such advertisements or decrease their effect

Patience is a virtue and a necessity when recovering from a hip-replacement. Here's what the experts recommend to make a full recovery.

Ciguatera is a fish-borne illness for which there is no treatment. It's the sort of thing that can ruin a tropical vacation, unless you know which fish to avoid at sea-side restaurants. Recognizing symptoms is the only way you can get timely treatment.

Just how bad is drinking Coca Cola for your health — and what cool things can you use coke for instead?

Quitting smoking can indeed cause the pounds to pile on. Why, and just how do you maintain your weight and your confidence when you're determine to quit?

Cushing syndrome is a disorder in which your body is exposed to high levels of cortisol for a long time resulting in a typical set of symptoms. It is also known as hypercortisolism.

Last week I went to see a consulting cardiologist who introduced herself with "Hi, I'm Dr. ---- and this is my medical scribe." I had never met a medical scribe in person, but I was favorably impressed. A medical scribe helps your visit go more smoothly.