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Meth 101

In places where it hasn't been a problem in the past, it may seem to have come out of nowhere, but methamphetamine has been a fixture of the Americ...

Rev Up a Low Libido

About 4 out of 10 men over age 45 have low testosterone. “Replacement therapy with any of the various testosterones available can boost libido,” sa...

How to Be Smart About Sex and Hep C

“When people hear hep C, they think of drug use -- one of the main risk factors,” he says. But hep C can spread in other ways, too. Many people are...

Heartburn: Foods to Avoid

Foods and beverages like these contribute to heartburn (and the more serious GERD) by lessening the effectiveness of the LES to keep stomach conten...

How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age

Together, these two nutrients are the cornerstone of healthy bones. Researchers believe that most Americans fall short on vitamin D, a critical nut...

Tips to Help Decide If Surgery is Right for You

If you're not sure whether to go ahead with surgery, think about the pros and cons. Albert, MD, surgeon-in- chief at the Hospital for Special Surge...

Why is Sauerkraut Good for Me?

While it may be the cornerstone of the Eastern European diet, sauerkraut isn't a dish that makes most of us cheer and shout. Sauerkraut (aka 'sour ...

Trans Fats in Plain View

'Eat a diet of fresh, whole ingredients, limit the amount of processed foods in your diet, and always choose the lowest-fat variety of meat and dai...

Facts About Nutrition

While vitamin and mineral pills can help round out a healthy diet, they cannot take the place of the many nutrients and fiber found in whole foods....

Healthier Bowl of Pasta

Most of the whole-wheat pastas I found featured whole durum wheat flour, which is the same as saying 'whole semolina flour.' Apparently, 'semolina'...

Cheese, If You Please

Cut fat and calories one of two ways: Use regular (full- fat) cheese, but just half the amount called for in the recipe (note that the protein and ...

Break Your Food Addictions

On the other hand, many nutritional experts believe that there are more important risks associated with processed foods that have nothing to do wit...