Quiz: What group of people binge drinks most frequently? I’ll bet that many readers would answer, “Beer-swilling college kids.” But they’d be wrong. Astonishingly, the correct answer is…se...

“Can you believe it? She’s expecting—at her age!” When a woman who’s pushing or past 40 announces a pregnancy, loved ones’ hearty congratulations often are accompanied by concerns about he...

Q. If I have a stomach virus, what steps can I take to get over it more quickly? A. To get over a stomach virus quickly, combine repletion with palliation. Repletion means restoring crucial nutrien...

Most doctors have long known that patients shouldn’t consume grapefruit when taking certain drugs—including statins. Now: A report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has found ...

My former neighbor’s daughter, whom I’ll call “Ricki,” had it all—a great job, great little Manhattan apartment, great life. Only in her early 20s, she already had accomplished much in the f...

I recently broke my wrist. Is there any natural treatment that can speed healing of a broken bone? Most broken bones, when correctly assessed and set, heal just fine. Right near the break, healthy bo...

Like it or not, the days of the energy-sucking, traditional incandescent lightbulb are pretty much coming to a close. Most of the standard sizes will be off the market by 2014 and replaced with energy...

You’ve all heard me issue warning after warning about the health risks of soda—and my opinion on those bad-for-you beverages hasn’t changed one bit. But it turns out that there is a situation i...

When a friend or loved one has a mental illness, you know how hard it can be for that person to simply make it through the day. Practically every day-to-day task is tougher for someone who struggles ...

Many women I know look forward to reaching menopause and being freed from monthly menstrual hassles and worries about unintended pregnancy. But they’re not so happy if they find themselves experien...