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You may think that eating when taking meds helps you to tolerate them better. But many foods can dangerously raise or lower drug levels in your body.
Scientists who discovered a gene mutation that causes a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire (Pit Bull) terriers say the same gene may also be linked to a similar, rare fatal brain disease in humans.
Type 2 diabetes can cause serious complications, including heart disease, kidney damage and vision loss. Learn how to prevent these problems.
You've heard about a medical breakthrough and you want to learn more. But trying to decipher the published study gives you a headache. Learn how to translate the latest medical findings into plain English.
If you have concerns about the accuracy of a hospital bill, hiring a medical accountant might help you resolve the matter.
The concern surrounding cough medicine used to be about giving the over-the-counter medicine to children younger than four. Now the concern is about its abuse.
Approximately 400,000 people, mostly young adults, have multiple sclerosis in the United States. While there is no cure for the disease, new research found further evidence that MS symptoms tend to change and become more aggressive in the spring and summer months.
Since 1980, the number of women who gave birth to twins jumped by 70% and so has the rate of complications.
More than 1.5 million healthcare-associated infections are connected with almost 100,000 deaths in United States hospitals every year. There's a new trend in antibiotic resistant infections.
Most pediatricians recommend breastfeeding as the best nutritional option for a newborn, and new research shows that it can be better for mom as well.
Researchers from the salk institute for biological studies have found that the common cold virus may lead to improved cancer treatments by using the virus to target and disrupt cancer cells.
That headache pain could be made worse by the combination of medications. One solution -- toss those medications out.
Forget the pills for that back pain; a couple of titanium rods may do the trick.
A little classical music, some sun and lay off the alcohol. This is a recipe to help alleviate some of your arthritis pain.
More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with cancer, diabetes and aids combined.
Many of teens are treated for injuries from violence or alcohol misuse.
Arthritis in your thumbs can make it extremely difficult to perform the simplest of tasks. Now, surgery offers hope.
When it comes to treatment for chronic pain, some patients may receive more pain medication than others for similar ailments.
It's almost a love affair between women and chocolate. A study finds that women who regularly eat a small amount of dark chocolate can lower their risk of heart failure.
Partial hip surgery is often performed to treat a broken hip. Elderly patients who have the surgery are typically frail and at high risk for complications. A new study finds that patients who receive home care after surgery have a lower risk of death.
Knee fusion: doctors used to do it when they could do nothing else to save a leg after injury or infection. It eases the pain, but it also takes away a person's ability to bend the knee.
Parents have been hearing for years that 'quality' time is important for kids' development. But confusion abounds over what 'quality time' really means.
Dozens of high-blood- pressure medications are on the market today. Newer brand name medications are heavily marketed, but they may be no better than the older cheaper generics.
Stress can often cause a physical reaction in the body, and a new study found that worry and anxiety may reduce a woman's chance of conceiving a child.
A new review finds that allergy shots can be beneficial in treating asthma, but they're not for everyone. Plus: pet health tip for August.
Your waist size is a health-risk predictor. A new study shows that having a thick waist increases a person's risk of dying from any cause.
People who suffer from arthritis may find relief with an extremely easy treatment ... just change their shoes.
A scathing new government report shows 33 percent of all adults are obese. So it's no surprise to see more people heading back to the gym these days. But for some, weight loss simply jump-starts another nightmare.
While osteoporosis is a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, a new study finds that calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of heart attack.
Alzheimer's disease affects cognitive and memory functions, and doctors continue to search for treatments and procedures that could slow the incurable illness.
A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates such as bread, rice, grains and starchy vegetables and fruits. Researchers find that when deciding between a low-carb or low-fat diet, low carb may be the way to go.
A dose of extra sleep during the weekend could be good medicine for people who continually miss sleep during the work week. But even that may not fully curb the effects of chronic sleep deprivation.
Controlling weight gain during college can be extremely difficult. Research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health reveals that environmental influences can affect a college student's weight.
Is a hamburger better for you than a hot dog? Take the quiz to learn the eight picnic foods that you can eat; and the eight you should try to avoid.
