To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories. But that can be hard when your stomach is rumbling for more. A new study suggests a way to eat fewer

High cholesterol can wreak havoc on a woman’s heart. In fact, it’s a major risk factor for heart disease — the number one killer of women. What else ups women’s

Do you have a child bound for college this fall? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), strongly recommends that students who will be living in a dormitory type setting receive

We have all heard the media reports about the Swine Flu, or as it has recently been renamed, the H1N1 Flu. But what is the real take home in all

What about travel recommendations with the H1N1 flu virus causing alarm? Can I travel to Mexico? A. Yes. Flights continue from the U.S. to Mexico, with most airlines reporting few

Now playing on a health news segment near you: vitamin D. The latest research has repeatedly linked health risks with vitamin D deficiency. The two newest reports: Researchers studied more

According to a new study involving thousands of older adults, nine of every 10 new cases of diabetes after age 65 are linked to lifestyle factors that can be altered

Fall flu season is just upon us, and it’s complicated this year by the presence of a new concern – swine flu. This past June, the World Health Organization declared

The CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu: vaccination, everyday preventive actions, and use of antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Take time to get a flu