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Many people delay an attempt to stop smoking because of possible weight gain that may follow. But a new study concludes that a few extra pounds won't hurt your heart...

Approach these phone, tablet, or computer programs with caution if they make big promises. Of the countless applications (apps) available for your computer tablet and smartphone, there are an estimated...

Q. I'm confused by conflicting reports about the benefits of multivitamins. Should I take one? A. What a simple, straightforward question! I wish I had a simple, straightforward answer. Here's...

You'll want to concentrate on yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, plus egg yolks and fatty, cold-water fish. When it comes to protecting your vision, what you eat may affect...

Q. I have had restless leg syndrome for years. Is there anything I can take for it that won't cause side effects? A. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for any...

Researchers at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital are looking at a novel way to stop cancer growth: regulating cell metabolism. When a cell turns cancerous and starts growing uncontrollably, its biochemistry...

It looks like eggs may not be the cholesterol demons they've been made out to be. A recent Harvard study published Jan. 7, 2013, in BMJ finds that eating one...

Which is a better predictor of memory loss? Two tests are available to determine if you are at increased risk for getting Alzheimer's disease: a test for a gene known...

Q. I'm more forgetful than I used to be. I'm not worried about dementia, but are there tricks for improving my memory? A. There are some simple tricks. Rule 1:...

Many people delay an attempt to stop smoking because of possible weight gain that may follow. But a new study concludes that a few extra pounds won't hurt your heart...