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Although the idea of cancer screening seems simple and has intuitive appeal—catch the cancer before symptoms develop, treat it, and improve outcomes—the reality is more complex. Some screening programs, such ...

Know when to exercise and when to rest. You wake up with a sore throat and the sniffles; is it an excuse to roll over and catch an extra hour ...

Makes 24 Very tasty for any event, whether with beer, cocktails, sparkling cider or a Champagne brunch. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available as Whole Foods Market Brands. Ingredients ...

At home and in the garden, integrated pest management provides an effective, alternative strategy to the use of toxic pesticides. Insects have plagued farmers and gardeners since the dawn of ...

Scientists at Northwestern University in the US have developed a simple, specialized, star-shaped gold nanoparticle that can deliver drugs directly to the nucleus of a cancer cell. They write about ...

The breast cancer screening debate continues. A new study finds that adding ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) tests to annual mammogram screenings can increase cancer detection in women with ...

Why do people hike? Is it simply a holdover from our wanderings when we were hunting and gathering? After all, humans and prehumans didn’t exactly have mass transit. Walking was ...

Serves 8 Rich avocado and puréed white beans give this crowd-pleasing, healthy dip its creamy texture. Serve with carrots, celery and red bell pepper for dipping. Our Health Starts Here® ...

Cooking some foods unlocks their nutrients, but eating certain raw foods is more nutritious. Here are eight to try raw, for maximum nutrition. Raw Nuts Protect the Heart Raw nuts ...

A new study by the Silent Spring Institute and published in Environmental Health Perspectives finds that many consumer products have at least one chemical linked to hormone changes (endocrine disruption) ...

Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. FDA’s failure to finalize its 1978 sunscreen ...

Serves 4 Thick, juicy halibut steaks coated with flavorful Cajun seasoning are a wonderful complement to this simple quinoa pilaf with spinach and tomatoes. The intensity of the halibut is ...