Today, I received a question from a mom whose 8-year-old child suffers from migraines. How do you deal with an “adult” illness that affects a young child? Read on for my advice.
Clostridium difficile, or C. diff— a potentially deadly bacterial infection that’s gained attention due to its treatment by fecal transplants— occurs when the body’s natural...
Usually we catch up with Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham, after he returns from trips to the Amazon or other exotic locations. This time he’s found schisandra berry in the...
The United Nations is now planning for its Ebola response to last into mid-2016, suggesting the battle against the virus that has killed more than 11,000 people won't be over...
Women who are obese during pregnancy may die earlier or have an increased risk of heart problems later in life, according to a new study in the United Kingdom.
Sex education classes are usually thought of in the realm of uncomfortable lessons in high school health classes, but one university is offering an online course for first-year...
A study published online in the September edition of the journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests physicians are less likely to prescribe pain medication for appendicitis to black...
Pregnant women who experience certain complications related to their pregnancies may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.
China's much-hyped market for vitamins and supplements is facing a steep challenge from traditional remedies from ginseng to deer antler, even as the sector's rise fuels...
Europe has the world's highest rates of drinking and smoking, and more than half its people are too fat, putting them at high risk of heart disease, cancer and other deadly...
Some women suffering from stress incontinence who don't want to have surgery or see a physician for a vaginally inserted device they can use at home may get symptom relief from...
A parent's dependence on nicotine, in addition to the act of smoking cigarettes, may be an important determinant of their teen's smoking behavior, according to a new study.