Bob Condor

In the coming decade, the federal government's financial commitment to exploring the value of alternative medicine is bound to pay many dividends--including validating its effectiveness or documenting its failure. One...

Just what is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers doing in a place like Alternative Watch? Reporting that federal government studies show one in five U.S. schools...

A couple of Sundays ago, Alan Cheuse, a book commentator for National Public Radio, made a case in the Tribune's Books section for rereading important books in one's life. Yeah,...

Uterine fibroids can cause little trouble for some women, but many others experience heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure and chronic pain. Some women opt for hysterectomies to eliminate the condition. Dr....

An Indiana University study published last month showed 26 percent of Americans in 1996 said they were on the verge of a nervous breakdown, up from 19 percent in 1957....

Drinking more water every day is about the best move anyone can make to improve personal health. That's common knowledge. You probably have learned that the human body is about...

Lutein and zeaxanthin are substances found in plant foods that researchers are increasingly linking to good eye health. Early studies show the two phytonutrients protect against cataracts. There are some...

The painting is in Room 170 at the Art Institute. It shows a lone heron at sunset in a marshy landscape. The light is orange and gauzy and a perfect...

Nearly 4 of every 10 American adults struggle with sleep problems at least a few times per month, whether it is insomnia at night or feeling drowsy during the day....

There's no overindulging in tips about eating healthy or losing weight. Almost all ideas are worth sampling to figure out which ones fit your lifestyle. Here are some additional solutions...