In the news today is a 23-year old woman named Wang Cheng, of Xuzhou in east China’s Jiangsu province, who is suffering from a disease which has caused her legs to continue to grow, with the widest part now measuring 27.6 inches (70 centimeters).  The disgusting disease, which Wang contracted when she was 7, is […]

Fat gives a smooth, creamy "mouth feel" and greatly enhances flavor.  For these reasons, most people love fat.  Our bodies also need fat in order to absorb certain vitamins and to function normally.  However, medical findings have confirmed that too much consumption of fat can cause such serious problems as obesity, heart disease, and cancer.  […]

The typical American diet, rich in calories and fat, is often poor in minerals, the inorganic elements our bodies need.  According to dietitians, minerals perform an amazing number of functions, helping to build bones, regulate metabolism, fire nerves, and maintain overall health.  But a number of studies reveal that many women do not get enough […]

The Pap test, also known as the cervical smear test, was named for its inventor George Papanicolaou and is used to detect cervical cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage.  Records show that since the test’s introduction in the late 1940s, the death rate from cervical cancer in North America has dropped more than 70 […]

Nursing, the preferred method of feeding a newborn, greatly benefits both the infant and the mother.  In fact, many health documents recommend that babies receive only breast milk for the first 4 to 6 months.  With additional foods, breast-feeding may continue well into the second year of life. Breast milk contains the right amount of […]