There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.... (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA)

If you’ve tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there’s new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common... (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS)

“He was just so out of control with his hyperactivity that we sought medication at the age of four,” recalls Norine Eaton. Norine’s son Mark is now a teenager and she still works with him to conquer his attention deficit disorder. Desperate for... (Read more about ADHD AND CHILDREN)

ADHD brain scans have revealed new information that might help doctors develop more effective ADHD treatments. These new findings show that the problem may in fact be due to a physical problem with the nerves in the brain. It’s believed that... (Read more about ADHD BRAINS)

You might have heard the expression, drink in moderation. Now there’s evidence this is good advice. Not only can heavy drinking promote heart attacks, it can also increase one’s risk of dying after a heart attack. There’s a point at which more... (Read more about AHA—DRINKING DANGERS WEB SCRIPT)

It might still seem a bit early, but now is the time for the millions of Americans who suffer from spring and summer allergies to be going on the offensive against their pollen problem. It depends on what you’re allergic to, but when the pollen... (Read more about AHEAD OF ALLERGIES)

The American Heart Association Conference has kicked off in New Orleans. Researchers at Yale University looked at the effects of yoga and meditation on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. 33 people were followed... (Read more about AMERICAN HEART—YOGA, WEDDING BLISS, AND BP CONTROL)

A recent study from Penn State has found that American children are drinking insufficient amounts of milk and the dairy they are choosing to consume are very high in fat. The study examined a children's daily dairy intake and compared it with the... (Read more about American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk)

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is used for many purposes especially in insulation. When inhaled, these tiny, needle-like fibers cause your immune cells to literally imperil themselves in an attempt to rid your lung of these... (Read more about Asbestosis)

For those who suffer from outdoor allergies, a walk in the woods may not sound very relaxing. Planning and taking precautions now can help keep you active this summer. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology:... (Read more about Avoid Summer Allergies)

Doctors believe they have a huge breakthrough in the treatment of stroke victims…and it comes from the venom of vampire bats! (Read more about BAT VENOM STROKE DRUG)

The new school year is now well under way, and with it there is sadly the recurring concern of many parents—is my child being bullied? There is evidence that bullying carries serious consequences, including an increased risk of suicide (Read more about BULLYING AND SUICIDE)

There's a good chance you or someone you care about has suffered with back pain that lasts a long time. Back pain is the second leading symptom seen by doctors in the United States. Now, one might think a powerful group of pain medicines can... (Read more about Back Pain)

The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating... (Read more about CHILD MIGRAINES)

Detecting and treating high cholesterol in children is important to protect them against heart disease later in life. Darren Barrere looks like your average 13 year old, but his cholesterol levels tell a different story. Doctors said his numbers... (Read more about CHILDREN & HIGH CHOLESTEROL)

Cognitive therapy can treat depression, but new research shows that switching between medication and cognitive therapy for depression, is often important. Priscilla Hernandez describes her world as going completely black. Deep, dark depression... (Read more about COGNITIVE THERAPY)

As a youngster, Angela Benvenuto had a diving accident which severely damaged her spine. Her vertebrae became compressed in several different places. “I was writhing in pain for years and it was my chiropractor who suggested yoga would be helpful... (Read more about CORE STRENGTHENING AND BACK PAIN)

Tonight, we look at a popular alternative medicine treatment used for a variety of ills: chelation therapy. It’s believed to work by removing metal and mineral toxins from the body. And now a government funded study is looking to see if it can... (Read more about Chelation Therapy)

By now many of us have already had to deal with some kind of respiratory infection, and it’'s not even January. Sure, you take the cold and flu remedies off the shelf of your pharmacy; but what about mom’s good old chicken soup? Is it urban... (Read more about Chicken Soup | Holistic Remedy for Colds)

Dr. Stephen B. Diccianni, DC Doctors Fifth Avenue Chiropractic Many people think that Chiropractic is only for your back. This misconception is easily understood; after all, chiropractors do work primarily on your back. However, chiropractic... (Read more about Chiropractic is great for low back pain, however ...)

Could a popular over the counter treatment be a new, legitimate answer for treating depression? New research suggests the supplement called DHEA is an effective way to help minor and even major depression. The connection between DHEA and... (Read more about DHEA AND DEPRESSION)

“I actually used to think the best thing that could happen to me, I would just die, it would be great to just get hit by a car because it would put me out of my misery, I thought living was the worst thing,” says Karen Gormandy. 47 year old... (Read more about Depression and Medication)

Over the past few years, drug ads have become dominant in every form of media. But recently, there’s been a backlash. Are they good for the public, or a problem? This is now a four billion dollar a year industry. Direct to consumer drug... (Read more about Drug Ads: Good or Bad?)

It might seem a little odd, in the midst of a nationwide summer heat wave to turn our attention to head colds. But there’s new important research into a commonly used remedy for colds. After all, before you blink your eyes, autumn, and cold season... (Read more about ECHINACEA AND COLDS)

With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination of... (Read more about EXERCISE STUDY)

Hundreds of studies on faith and healing have been conducted over the years—and none have been conclusive. But if you ask the faithful, they’ll say faith and healing are inextricably linked, and there’s no better way to weather a health crisis.... (Read more about FAITH AND HEALING)

“When I tried to fall asleep my mind would race. I would have thoughts about illness and death, and I wouldn’t be able to shut the thoughts off,” says Marcy Negri. For Marcy Negri, who suffers from generalized anxiety disorder, unrelenting... (Read more about GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER)

It’s well known that certain drugs can interact with other drugs, and the result can be a lower or higher drug level in the blood. Supplements are no different. And now a study shows that the popular supplement ginseng has side effects that... (Read more about GINSENG AND BLOOD THINNER)

A popular over the counter pair of supplements used by millions for osteoarthritis has been called into question in new research. We’re talking about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Are they worth your money? The answer is….. maybe.... (Read more about GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE)

“It typically feels like a knife just grinding behind my eyes, just grinding and grinding.” “Kind of like your head’s in a vice.” “Well, I just felt like puking.” “Like death.” Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia- are a common... (Read more about HANGOVER CURE)

As the effects of the flu vaccine shortage sweep the nation, the Centers for Disease Control is warning that health care workers need to make every effort to get vaccinated. Healthcare workers are a liability in terms of the spread of the flu... (Read more about HEALTH CARE WORKERS & FLU RISK)

Currently there are several available acid reflux treatments. 60 million Americans suffer from it. One-fourth of these, approximately 15 million, have daily symptoms. That is the case with patient Michael Mills. (Read more about HEARTBURN TREATMENT STUDY)

What do you do when you're fighting off a cold? Most of us get the recommended extra rest, plenty of water, and vitamin C, but some people use herbal supplements like Echinacea. Echinacea has been shown to help reduce the onset, duration and... (Read more about Have a Cold? Try Echinacea: Natural Immune Enhancer)

A new review of medical literature in the highly regarded Cochrane Library surprisingly casts doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in kids! The review shows that supplementing the diet with... (Read more about Health Wrap - Reports on Calcium, Lawn Moving Accidents, Herbs for lower back pain)

A new study says weight gain between pregnancies could lead to complications during pregnancy and during the delivery period, even in women who are not medically overweight. The study found that a gain of 3 or more BMI or body mass index units is... (Read more about Health Wrap: August 29th)

A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age. Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore. The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59. Frequent snoring was... (Read more about Health Wrap: Reports on Snoring, Fetuses and Pain, Forgetfulness and Baseball)

There is new evidence to suggest that women who have a history of infertility may be at increased risk for several types of female cancers. Are the treatments the source of the problem? (Read more about INFERTILITY AND CANCER RISK)

If someone you know might be drinking more than you think they should, there’s some good news. New studies show connections between alcoholism and the kudzu vine, which may help combat alcohol abuse. Researchers have identified that the root of... (Read more about KUDZU AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

Forget an apple a day. There’s new research that examines the health benefits of laughter, and shows that a good old guffaw can be terrific for your cardiovascular health. We all know it makes us feel better, but now scientists have looked... (Read more about LAUGHTER AND HEART HEALTH)

Anita Jacobs juggles a hectic schedule. She travels all over the country as a corporate training lecturer, plus she’s an author and a mom. But just over a year ago, her world was turned upside down. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a... (Read more about MASSAGE & BREAST CANCER)

Danielle Blanco designs costume jewelry for a living. But, it was just a few months ago when her body became her latest design project. Redesign rather, with Danielle deciding to opt for mesotherapy melt away unwanted fat. “I had put on a lot of... (Read more about MESOTHERAPY)

Even as a kid, you were able to find Carey Gordon in the kitchen. As a professional chef, cooking is his passion, but just 2 years ago, he didnt think hed ever be able to get behind the stove again. Tragically, several seizures and a stroke left... (Read more about Music Therapy)

A new antidepressant has just been approved by the FDA, but it did so with little fanfare, and at a time when antidepressants are under fire for allegedly triggering some to commit suicide. The drug is called cymbalta, it works differently from... (Read more about NEW ANTIDEPRESSANT)

There are important new diabetes guidelines just released that instruct most Type 2 diabetics to take cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal is to cut down on their risk for heart attacks and strokes, common killers in this patient population.... (Read more about NEW DIABETIC GUIDELINES)

69 year old Betty Dreschel had plans of enjoying every moment of retirement being active and social with friends, but incontinence left her feeling anxious. “If you were out socially, and you got either a coughing spell or even if you laughed a... (Read more about NEW INCONTINENCE THERAPY)

U.S. government data shows approximately 75% of women daily smokers are interested in quitting, and of these nearly 47% attempted to quit during the previous year. Unfortunately, among those who do quit, only 7% are still tobacco-free one year... (Read more about NICOTINE PATCH STUDY)

Thirty-one year old Kristi Rook says she has tried every lotion, potion and fad diet in the book, but, she just can’t get rid of her cellulite. “I run, I bike-ride, I kick box, I volleyball, all summer, you name it and I’ve tried it, it is so... (Read more about New Cellulite Laser)

“"You can’'t concentrate, you can't’ focus, I probably couldn’'t even dial 911 if I had to, you can’'t concentrate, you run around like a rat in the cage,” says cluster headache sufferer, " Stephen Coutsourakis. The unbearable pain of cluster... (Read more about New Treatment for Cluster Headaches)

Should your doctor be prescribing you medicine for a condition when using it in that way is not approved by the food and drug administration? That’s what many physicians are doing. The Food and Drug Administration evaluates new drugs... (Read more about Off Label Drug Use)

If you are one of the many Americans who have already received the flu shot this season, consider yourself lucky! But for the rest of us, there is the over-the-counter drug called Oscillococcinum which is claiming to shorten the length of your... (Read more about Oscillo | Homeopathy)

Studies reveal the hidden dangers behind outdoor secondhand smoke exposure. A 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's Report claims secondhand smoke kills tens of thousands of people each year, and it has long been claimed that second hand smoke can be... (Read more about Outdoor Secondhand Smoke)

Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become increasingly common in the United States, and 72% of adults use some... (Read more about Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services)

A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... (Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)

We’re all looking for that great answer to weight loss. Oh there are a lot of remedies; some come in pill form, and some in a bottle. In this week’s Remedy or Ripoff report, we look at a new water--that’s right, water--that claims to burn fat.... (Read more about Remedy or Rip off?: Skinny Water)

It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light. While it comes... (Read more about SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)

There is new hope for patients who suffer from vertigo, the condition characterized by severe dizziness that causes rooms to seem like they’re spinning. A commonly used steroid medication has been shown to be helpful for the treatment of vertigo... (Read more about STEROID THERAPY FOR VERTIGO)

Are stress and infertility linked? Is the ability to conceive impacted by the pressures that people have to deal with in their daily lives? At the age of 36 Deborah Horskey was faced with a brutal reality. Her biological clock had been fast... (Read more about STRESS AND INFERTILITY)

If you’re a smoker, do you choose light cigarettes to limit your exposure to the dangerous substances in tobacco? That may be more of a woman thing to do. There’s a huge difference between the smoking habits and beliefs of men and... (Read more about Smoking Study)

A new study suggest positive effects of chelation therapy. A new study by Ohio State Medical Center suggests a link between mercury and heart disease, traced to the activation of a relatively unknown enzyme, which triggers a process leading to... (Read more about Study Supports the Efficacy of Chelation Therapy)

Summer is a great season to enjoy what nature has to offer - fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthy, summer provides your pick of produce. Summer fruits and vegetables in addition to having... (Read more about Super Summer Foods)

“I turn over in bed, I get a spin, and I’ll have to hold on thinking I’m going to fall out of bed, it’s that bad.” Mary Henderson’s vertigo symptoms were was so bad she couldn’t even get out of bed. “I missed a lot of work. I’ve been out of work... (Read more about VERTIGO TREATMENT)

There have been plenty of studies done showing the health benefits of alcohol on the heart, and plenty of rumors that the health benefits of red wine are far greater than those of other alcohols. Unfortunately for dipsomaniacs, the fact remains... (Read more about WINE BENEFITS)

Nowadays, many of us are glued to our desks and computers while we’re at work, sitting for hours at a time and not budging. Alarmingly, recent research shows that all of that sitting can cause significant stress in the back, neck, arms and legs... (Read more about WORK CHAIR PAIN)

New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery. Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned... (Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)

Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs,... (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become... (Read more about What is Cancer?)

Hoodia is the latest appetite suppressant rage! It comes from a cactus-like plant in South Africa. It was used by tribesman as an appetite suppressant so they could go on long hunting and gathering trips. That appetite suppressant effect is... (Read more about What is Hoodia?)

Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)

How the body Ages. The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. And they contain DNA or the genetic material of the cell. A prime cause of ageing is every cell’s chromosomes are capped with a protein button called a telomere. (Read more about Why The Body Ages)

Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the... (Read more about Winterizing Your Skin)

“My grandmother died at 67 of heart disease and she was a diabetic, my mother died at 59 from heart disease, my sister who was two years older than me died at 51 from heart disease, my oldest sister who is five years older than me had her first... (Read more about Women & Heart Centers)

The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend? Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women. New research released by the CDC shows,... (Read more about Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth)

It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right? But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows. “Deadlines, they ask you... (Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people... (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)

You know, every year at this time, we talk about pollen counts and every year they always sound high. And it seems almost every year we’re saying this year is a bad allergy year. But this year really is a horrible year for allergies. In... (Read more about Worst Allergy Season Ever!)

When Beth Adamusik was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, she felt like she had been given a death sentence. “I was devastated, I used to cry constantly, I was a mess, I thought my life would be over,” says Beth. (Read more about YOGA AND MS)

Most people would npt consider a 35 year old a likely candidate for serious heart trouble, even if she is a young smoker. But new research shows that young smokers between 35 and 39 are at a significantly higher risk of heart attacks than their... (Read more about YOUNG SMOKERS)

Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy. Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders... (Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)

But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure? (Read more about holiday headaches)