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The condition increases type 2 diabetes risk. People with psoriasis suffer from chronic patches of irritated, flaky skin. A new study finds that psoriasis may also put people at risk...

Confused by new labels popping up on sunscreen bottles? This year, changes to sunscreen labels are finally showing up on store shelves, as ordered by the FDA. One big change:...

Take note if you believe you've experienced symptoms of stroke that have gone away after a few minutes; the symptoms not only increase your risk for having a full-blown stroke,...

Top 5 tips to help you become proactive in your health care. We rely on doctors and other providers to diagnose and treat medical conditions, but the most important person...

A daily dose of aspirin is often prescribed after a diagnosis of heart attack or cardiovascular disease. But new research shows that the anti-inflammatory medication is also associated with a...

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...

A daily dose of aspirin is often prescribed after a diagnosis of heart attack or cardiovascular disease. But new research shows that the anti-inflammatory medication is also associated with a...

You still have options when your blood pressure can't be controlled. One-third of all Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure), and most don't have it under control. For many people,...

There's a lot you can do, but Harvard researchers now say skipping your daily soda may also help. There is a lot of good science to suggest we can do...

It's not just for people with celiac disease. But is it for you? In the world of trendy diets, the latest catchphrase is gluten-free. That's the eating style essential to...