What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the...
How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine does more than just provide a boost of energy. For many, it’s a daily ritual.
A morning cup of coffee can make leaving a...
Demystifying the well-woman: What to expect during this...
If you’ve never had a well-woman exam before, you might be wondering what to expect. Is it similar to an annual physical? Which parts...
Beef tallow benefits: Should you use it?
It might sound funny that the same ingredient could be responsible for both supple skin and a crispy French fry. But beef tallow, a...
Mother and son survivors share inspiration, passion for...
William Lindley has been watching his mother, Faye Wright, deal with cancer for more than 25 years. He was only a teenager when she...
Do GMOs cause cancer?
If you munch on corn for dinner, cook with canola oil or eat cereal for breakfast, chances are you’re taking in a genetically modified...
Detoxes, cleanses and fasts: What you should know
Detoxes, cleanses and fasts may sound like appealing ways to quickly shed unwanted pounds.
But how do they differ from one another?...
Are food dyes unhealthy?
You’ve probably heard that you should eat the rainbow to get the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
Eating whole foods in a...
Triple-negative breast cancer survivor: Why I chose a...
Cancer runs very strongly on one side of my family. Several members have had either breast cancer or ovarian cancer. Two tested...
What to expect when you have a mole removed
Moles are common growths on the skin. Moles are benign, which means they’re not cancerous. But when melanocytes, the cells that make...