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New Culprit For Recurrent Gout Flare Ups

Long term caffeine intake has been associated with a reduced risk for gout attacks. But what about the short-term? New findings show that the relationship between caffeine and gout isn't so black and white.

Be Careful 'Bout that Beer Belly

A little bit of belly fat might seem harmless. But if you have heart disease, that extra chub can be dangerous to your health. In fact, having lots of fat around your waist can be the same as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.

Special Report: The Road to Personalized Medicine

It’s no secret that privacy these days is an increasingly rare commodity. Cameras in public watch your every move. Even your iPhone is tracking your whereabouts. Now there’s a new frontier of privacy concerns–your private health information (PHI). With over 260 Large Patient Information Breaches during the past 18 months... Are doctors and hospitals placing financial incentives ahead of patient privacy?

Mood Crystal Ball

If you're thinking dark thoughts, your mood isn't likely to be very bright. If you're behaving in a way that's not very uplifting, you probably aren't going to feel good. And if you think can't control your moods, well chances are - you can't.

It May Not be Ovarian Cancer Afterall

Cancer is a tricky disease. Researchers now believe that one form of ovarian cancer may start as a fallopian tube tumor. Findings from this new study may offer new hope in treating the disease.

Talk with Your Doc

Talking with your doctor is important when you're dealing with any health problem. If you and your doctor have good communication, you will have an easier time taking care of your health. Not talking with you doctor can make your problems worse.

Health Today Matters Tomorrow

It can be hard these days to know what's healthy and what's not. One food could be good for you today but raise your risk of disease tomorrow. Some habits are obviously unhealthy. While lots of young people have these bad habits, they think they're living healthily.

Dance of the Asthma Fairies Discovered

Scientists have now seen causes of asthma attacks in the shape of immunoglobulin E( IgE) and how it moves and twists during IgE's attachment to the receptor proteins on the surface of mast cells. After 15 years of research, what a beautiful sight this must be.

Is Business Travel Bad?

Are you a person that does a lot of traveling for work? Did you ever think that the amount of travel you did for work could affect your health? Employees that travel frequently have higher body mass indexes (BMI), lower HDL (good cholesterol), and higher diastolic pressure.

Dietary Fats and Prostate Health

You can't turn around without hearing praise for the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. Likewise, trans-fatty acids are considered one of the most unhealthful substances we can eat. Well, hold your horses - when it comes to prostate health, all that's wrong!

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