Taming the pain of sciatica Affiliate

Taming the pain of sciatica

For most people, time heals and less is more Despite being a less common cause of low back pain, sciatica…

Many top selling sunscreens don’t offer adequate protection Affiliate

Many top selling sunscreens don’t offer adequate protection

  About 40 percent of the top selling sunscreens on Amazon.com don’t meet the American Academy of Dermatology’s guidelines for…

The difference between food intolerance and food allergy Affiliate

The difference between food intolerance and food allergy

  Q: I react badly to milk products and thought I had a milk allergy. But my doctor said it…

Study discusses a link between artificial sweeteners and brain risks Affiliate

Study discusses a link between artificial sweeteners and brain risks

  A: Sometimes it seems like people trying to choose a healthy diet and watch their weight can’t catch a…

Occasional skipped beats are common, rarely worrisome Affiliate

Occasional skipped beats are common, rarely worrisome

  Q: I have occasional skipped beats. It feels like my heart jumps when it happens. I exercise regularly and…

Chronic pain: The ‘invisible’ disability Affiliate

Chronic pain: The ‘invisible’ disability

Sometime back in 2010, a good friend of mine from college who had since become a pediatrician posted a complaint…

Foods to help relieve allergies Affiliate

Foods to help relieve allergies

Achoo! Gesundheit! When you suffer from allergies, your body launches an immune response against an irritant — pollen, grass, mold…

What is prediabetes and why does it matter? Affiliate

What is prediabetes and why does it matter?

Harvard Health Blog By Monique Tello, M.D., M.P.H. When I’m seeing a new patient, I am especially alert to certain…

How sleep improves memory, performance Affiliate

How sleep improves memory, performance

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I don’t think I get enough quality sleep.…

Abdominal hernias common, but not necessarily dangerous Affiliate

Abdominal hernias common, but not necessarily dangerous

Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Six months ago I was diagnosed with a groin hernia. At the time, my…

Your guide to heart-healthy cooking oils Affiliate

Your guide to heart-healthy cooking oils

If you always reach for the same bottle of oil in the kitchen, it may be time to switch things…