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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

Electronic Cigarettes: The "Safer" Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes have created a new trend in smoking, but what exactly is going into your body? Dr. Nish explains what you need to know about e-cigarettes.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Should you wash your raw meats and vegetables before cooking?

When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, it's important to keep your work area clean from bacteria and [...]

How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Here's a fact you can impress your friends with -- every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. P...

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

Forget the Orange Juice: Three Mixers for Your Next Round of Mimosas

While orange juice is always a great way to brighten your day, why not branch out for your next round of mimosas with these twists on the classic? Read on.

Hate Blood Draws? 5 Tips for Making Your Next One a Better Experience

Blood draws are a likely and necessary procedure in many healthcare scenarios. Some of those include: Preventative care: Preventative care: An annual physical...

The Benefits of Drinking Orange Juice

New study links Agent Orange to hypertension, and it could cost the VA billions

More than 4 decades after the Vietnam War, research is still showing the effects of Agent Orange. The latest findings: An association between exposure and high blood pressure. That could

If baby’s skin is orange, check this out

Carotenemia comes from having too much beta-carotene in your blood steam, beta-carotene is the pigment in certain red, orange and yellow fruits and veggies and the body converts beta carotene into …

How to Survive Blood Draws with Your Kids

Christina Nickel, Laboratory Manager at Bryan Medical Center, has advice for parents whose children have to get blood drawn to help lessen stress and fear.

SEER: A better tool to image disease

Scientists from the University of South California (USC) report the development of a novel technique to image living cells in greater detail and increased clarity. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, describes a technology which can confer the ability to actually see things going wrong – a great advantage in the study of health and disease.

Someday, a Robot Might Draw Your Blood

After a decade of planning, one lab has created a device that might make a common procedure safer and simpler.

What Are the Main Health Benefits of Oranges?

Find out about the many nutrients in oranges and how adding these fruits to your daily diet can improve your overall health and body function.