Great romances -- "Phantom of the Opera," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Wuthering Heights" -- prove you can't always tell what's inside by looking at the packaging. But who thought that was true for coleslaw or a million other packaged "healthy"...

"Doc, my heartburn is killing me," may be more on target than you know. A new study reveals that people with frequent heartburn, not just those suffering a severe problem with acid reflux called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), are much ...

If you have a migraine, or you feel one coming on, you can reduce your discomfort by: a) taking a medication your doctor has prescribed; b) finding a cool, dark, quiet place to lie down until it passes; c) having sex (an orgasm is key); d) all of ...

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination," said a man who had both -- Nelson Mandela. Well, here's the knowledge you need (a good head) to make sure your cardiovascular system (a good heart) stays healthy for decades more!...

When Tom Cruise discovers Morgan Freeman and his band of underground-dwelling freedom fighters in "Oblivion," they seem to think their most serious problem is forced isolation. But we're betting lack of vitamin D-3 posed just as great a threat to ...

In 1983 the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., underwent a renovation that removed more than 30 layers of old, flaky paint. The project was finished in 1987 -- but Congress doesn't seem to have improved its appearance since then. And now it all...