Healthy articles

We have all heard for years that fish oil fights the inflammation that can lead to heart attacks. Now a new study tells us that it doesn't. But are the announcements “debunking” the use of fish oil really just a lot of hype?

If you have spent too much time in the sun and you have burned and begun to peel, you don't have to spend a fortune on sunburn remedies. Some of the best remedies for sunburn are probably already in your kitchen.

The disabling and sometimes deadly fungal infection called valley fever, known in the medical literature as coccidioidomycosis (kok-sid-e-oy-doh-my-KOH-sis), is spreading across the drought-prone but increasingly crowded Western United States.

Use of opioids such as morphine and heroin can lead to drug addiction. Despite this problem, opioids remain vital in medicine for treating severe pain. Non-addictive alternatives to opioids are often unavailable.

Several months ago, former Clinton-era White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano commented on news network CNN that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is too heavy for the Oval Office. Not surprisingly, Christie responded with "Shut up." But is he too fat?

Serotonin is a small regulatory molecule in the brain which increasingly seems to be involved in many aspects of our behavior. People with some genetic alterations of serotonin regulating system are more prone to depression and suicides.

One of the major problems in American healthcare has been the unavailability of insurance for people with pre-existing conditions. Obamacare wipes out pre-existing conditions exclusions, but doesn't provide money for some people who won't get coverage.

A recent study by a 14-year old shows that iPad 2 might pose a risk for heart implant patients. Read on to find out about the study and the risks involved with the use of touch screens and tablets.

Superfoods is a real buzzword in the nutrition industry at the moment. Everyone knows these little beauties have many health benefits and should be part of your diet. How many are in your fridge?

Asbestos can cause deadly type of lung tumor called pleural mesothelioma. Although survival of affected patients is low and treatment options are limited, recent progress gives hope for improvements in the near future.