Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jansen vividly recalls the day his heart went “out of whack.” Five years ago, the then-23-year-old ... Read More
Health Conditions
Butter Vs. Margarine: How To Choose
There's a reason you're confused in the butter aisle. Years ago, butter was a no-no. Vegetable-oil-based margarines surged in popularity as ... Read More
The Effects Of Stress On Pregnancy
Along with eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient rest and exercising, the secret to having a magical pregnancy is keeping the stress to ... Read More
The Olympics & ‘Cupping’: What Does It Do?
Eyebrows raised in Rio over the weekend when Olympic athletes like swimmer Michael Phelps started showing up with circular purple bruises on ... Read More
13 Reasons Why You Need Mango Everyday
Mango tastes great and are often seen mixed in with some dish or sauce. But here's a few reasons why mango by itself is great for your body ... Read More
My Story: The ‘White Child’ That Killed My Father
"The hardest pill to swallow as a son of an addict is to view your father as a King, but watch him live as a peasant." Those are the words ... Read More
The Real Danger Zone For Women & Heart Disease? Before Menopause
Heart disease risk factors -- such as abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood pressure -- appear to increase before a woman ... Read More
The Doctor Visit That Changed Dominique Wilkins’ Life: “It’s Better To Know Than Not Know”
"I got good news and bad news. The good news is you're not dying yet." When Dominique Wilkins heard those words from his doctor, the ... Read More
8 Ways President Obama Kept His Cool All These Years
Comedian Cedric the Entertainer has a running joke about how no other African American could be President of the United States like ... Read More
Study Of Black Soldiers Finds Sickle Cell Trait Not Linked To Early Death
New research challenges the long-held belief that people with sickle cell trait, who are born with only a single copy of the sickle cell ... Read More
Help! I Think I’m Addicted To Masturbation
Question from Armami Q.: Help! I think I may be addicted to masturbation. I mean I like doing it and all, but I find myself doing it more. ... Read More
Success Of ‘Cervical Stitch’ May Depend On The Thread, Study Finds
The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers ... Read More