Cancer Schmancer

Cannabis treatment can significantly help with chronic pain, according to a new study conducted by Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital in Boston.  Thirty-seven patients enrolled in the study with various ...

Since 2017, nearly a dozen makeup products on the market have been pulled from store shelves following reports of asbestos contamination. Considering the severity of health issues that stem from ...

Over 60% of Americans report not getting enough sleep. Many scientific studies have estimated by 40 years of age we have accumulated a 20,000 hour sleep deficit. Lack of sleep ...

Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas releases enzymes that aid ...

I’ve spent my life in the shadow of this disease. In the 60s and 70s it seemed barbaric what they did to my mother and many of her sisters as ...

When your digestive system is acting up, identifying and avoiding problem foods is often a ­vital first step to relief. But all this attention to exclusion leaves a couple of ...

A recent study reports that COVID-19 can live on surfaces such as cardboard for up to 24 hours and plastic and stainless steel for up to 3 days. However, a ...

There are few sounds as ubiquitous to queer life that they are instantly recognizable: the chirp of a Grindr notification, the clack of a drag queen’s fan, the soft smack ...

A special message from Fran...

I know what you’re thinking. “I barely have time to skim through this blog, let alone do ANY of the suggested tips.” I hear you. Eat whatever is available. Exercise ...

Over the years, I’ve had many experiences with patients which led me to begin questioning the way Western medicine approaches illness and treatment. In the majority of cases, the goal ...

Green beans are an essential part of any Thanksgiving table, but their flavor often gets lost inside a cheesy casserole. Our elegant green bean salad showcases these delicate and crunchy-tender ...