Healthy articles

Do you want to shock people with your body modifications? Tattoos and piercings just won't cut it in today's world. Get a corneal tattoo, have implants inserted under your skin, or have a giant bagel injected into your forehead instead.

Nutrition mostly falls off the radar for most physicians in the United States. Here is a rundown of what your doctor probably doesn't know about the roles of diet and nutrition in treating disease.

A chemical widely used in all kinds of personal hygiene products including toothpaste and hand soap was found to increase the risk of cancer in lab mice. Is it time to quit using goods that contain triclosan?

Eating a gluten-free diet is not just for people who have celiac disease. Many people who suffer from non-celiac gluten sensitivity have symptoms similar to the disease and also need to stay away from foods containing gluten.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare, genetic disorder. Also known as "Stone Man Syndrome," the disorder causes hardening of connective tissues and extra bone formation throughout the body.

Fish is a traditional source of affordable protein. But that's led to it being regarded as a cheap meat substitute instead of a great food in its own right. What's great about fish?

With advancements in training and equipment in team sports comes improvements in coaching and performance. But what specific elements of training can be used to get the most out of team sport players? Plyometric's is a great method to see quick results.

The electronic cigarette has come to replace tobacco and help in reducing the incidence of diseases and deaths related to smoking. But, will it really help in controlling the tobacco epidemics? And more importantly, is it health risk-free?

Health screening tests can increase your chances of identifying medical problems in their early stages.

White sugar is not, despite what some health gurus tell us, a poison. It is simply a food that should never be eaten in more than very, very small amounts. Here are seven things to know about sugar and why it's important to say no to sugar.