Some people with migraines are sensitive to certain chemicals that occur naturally in foods. The chemicals that most commonly trigger migraines are tyramine and other amines, including phenylethylamine and histamine. ... Read More

New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi is being tested for a parasite called entamoeba histolytica, which can cause a potentially fatal condition called amebiasis. Amebiasis is the third leading ... Read More

According to the metabolic typing diet, no one diet is right for all of us. Our metabolisms differ, and so should our diets. The metabolic typing diet offers an explanation ... Read More

The macrobiotic diet was popularized by Michio Kushi, the founder of the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts. It is a low-fat, high-fiber diet that is used by health-minded people wanting to ... Read More

Any way you pass it, excessive bloating and flatulence are no fun. Flatulence can cause social embarrassment, discomfort and pain when accompanied by intestinal bloating. Find out the causes of ... Read More

It's estimated that over 50 million people in the United States have high blood pressure or are on prescription drugs to control their blood pressure. High blood pressure is a ... Read More

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to sustain a satisfactory erection to perform intercourse and ejaculation. Learn about the causes of erectile dysfunction, diagnosis, and herbs used ... Read More

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time cleared the commercial marketing of leeches for medicinal purposes. Leeches have been used as an alternative treatment to blood-letting ... Read More