As the H1N1 swine flu continues to spread, you may be seeking a powerful defense against this potentially life-threatening virus. Manufacturers of colloidal silver—a solution of tiny silver particles suspended ... Read More

In a new report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share their findings on 30 people hospitalized with the H1N1 swine flu in California. The report shows that 64 ... Read More

An herb with anti-viral effects, elderberrry (or Sambucus nigra) has been touted as an all-natural defense against the H1N1 swine flu. Although research on elderberry's flu-fighting benefits is somewhat limited, ... Read More

Probiotics (beneficial bacteria thought to stimulate immunity and promote digestive health) may help fight nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to recent animal-based research. In tests on young rats with ... Read More

Loading up carotenoids—a class of antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables—could help lower your risk of metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study. Increasingly common in the U.S., metabolic syndrome ... Read More

Ginseng shows promise as an herbal treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suggests a small study. Researchers investigated the use of Panax ginseng among three 14- to 17-year-old ... Read More

An extract of white tea may help fight fat, according to a recent study. In lab tests on human cells, scientists found that treatment with white-tea extract thwarted the expression ... Read More

Folic acid might fend off allergy and asthma symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 8,083 people ages 2 to 85, zeroing in on the link between ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against the use of Hydroxycut, a weight-loss supplement linked to serious liver injuries. Hydroxycut's manufacturer has recalled 14 of its ... Read More

In people with coronary heart disease, severe stress can increase risk of cardiovascular complications—including sudden cardiac death. But a new report suggests that listening to music may help ease that ... Read More

For people with head and neck cancer, radiation therapy treatments often cause severe dry mouth (or xerostomia, a condition that occurs when the salivary glands can't produce enough saliva). Now ... Read More

Running low on vitamin D could increase the severity of asthma, a new study suggests. Previous lab tests have shown that vitamin D can influence airway-cell response to inhaled steroids, ... Read More

In a recent report, researchers analyzed eight studies (involving a total of 664 participants) on the use of homeopathic remedies for relief of cancer-therapy-related side effects (including nausea, vomiting, mouth ... Read More