Type the word “diet” into Google, and 281 million results pop up. At least, that’s what the number was when I sat down to write this article. It’s probably more than that already.

There’s an entire industry built around weight loss. We’re bombarded with hundreds of diet books every year, each one promising an end to your weight woes.

Please, save your money.

Dear Pharmacist,

Sometimes after I take Viagra, my vision turns blueish-grey and it gets blurry. Is this this an expected side effect?  I can’t ask my doctor because he may stop prescribing it for me.

--C.G.,  Long Island, New York

Breast cancer patients in the U.S. have a five-year survival rate of 90 percent.

That’s great news that should give hope to thousands of women who are diagnosed every year. But those women need to be aware that they can significantly improve their chances of survival with some key health choices.

Cancer. The thought of fighting for your life is enough to keep you up at night. Especially if it runs in your family. But you’re not helpless; you can take action.

Studies show certain nutrients help prevent cancer. I’ve put together some of the top cancer blockers...

Few things age a person as quickly as osteoporosis (porous, brittle bone), a disease that robs bones of their density and strength, making them thinner, more prone to break. Eventually, bone mass decreases below the level required to support the body.  Over 28 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis today, and experts from the National Osteoporosis Foundation predict 40 million Americans will suffer from osteoporosis by the year 2015.

The multi-billion dollar phenomenon of energy drinks has the attention of scientists everywhere. One of the main reasons is taurine, a big player in the caffeine and sugar-laden concoctions.

A diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn't have to mean signing up for aggressive treatment. Two new studies show the Gung ho mainstream may mean men who don't need treatment are getting it anyway.

Adding an onion to your sandwich might not earn you any points with your spouse, but it may help protect you against colon cancer. In fact, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, increased intake of quercetin (a nutrient found in onions) may slash your risk of developing colon cancer.

The popularity of agave syrup, also called agave nectar, is on a meteoric rise -- thanks in large part to clever marketing which positions the product as a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.