Turn back the clock 10 years, and the word "holistic" was regarded as something for what my grandmother called "those hippy types." Fast-forward to the present day, and holistic and alternative treatments have become popular...

One word sums up the hidden ingredients in those ubiquitous chicken nuggets at fast food restaurants: Yuck. When researchers investigated the popular chicken nuggets at two national chains, they found that most of them contained less than 50 percent chicken...

Millions of dieters would love the concept of a magical weight loss pill that will melt away the pounds without calorie counting or gym attendance. But health officials are warning that liver damage cases linked to dietary supplements have climbed...

Most experts focus on the physical problems associated with obesity. But gaining weight can result in emotional pain, impacting every aspect of life. On his October 4 talk show, Steve Harvey and his expert guest Jorge Cruise focused on seeking...

Various studies have been conducted on how our pets can help our health in holistic ways ranging from alleviating anxiety to providing companionship. Now, however, researchers have discovered that cats just might provide the key to a human immunodeficiency virus...

This chef is on fire. Not only is Gordon Ramsay the master of his kitchen empire, but he's also intent on enhancing his already healthy lifestyle by proving his power as a triathlete in his 40s, he told...

It's a component of the Standard American Diet (SAD), and most experts say that it's bad for our bodies. But now researchers have discovered that one very specific type of fat actually can increase our metabolisms...

New mom Kristen Bell has a message for those celebrities who feel compelled to regain their pre-baby bodies overnight, reported the Huffington Post on October 1: Be realistic."It's like, by the way, don'...

Alzheimer's disease, dementia and memory loss rank among the most dreaded conditions of aging. On her October 2 talk show, Katie Couric explored the causes and potential cures.Her guests ranged from a woman diagnosed at age 46...

Don't dump the drugs just yet. But a new study indicates that exercising could be just as helpful as taking medications in treating heart disease and some conditions related to diabetes, reported CBS News on October 2.When...