It was too good to be true -- the hype that drinking wine leads to strong hearts and healthy bodies. While it does appear true that wine exerts some mildly beneficial effect on the heart, new research reveals the dark side of the "fruit of the vine."

The average American diet is seriously deficient in the essential omega 3's, DHA and EPA. Except for certain types of fish, there are very few sources of these vitally important fats.

Unfortunately, fish supplies around the world are becoming scarcer each year. Even I see it, every year that I go to Maui the fish are becoming far less abundant. And, add to that the fact that much of the fish that is available are grossly contaminated.

Responsible reporting should carry information about the risks of the HPV vaccine called Gardasil.

If you're vegan or vegetarian and you want to procreate, you should know about a new study just published in the journal, Pediatrics. The study found that women who have a vitamin B-12 deficiency stand a greatly increased risk of giving birth to children with severe "neural tube" birth defects. Since B-12 comes primarily from meat, dairy, and fish sources, those who eschew animal foods are particularly at risk.

It’s not something you want to talk about but yeast infections are often common in our society. Women often suffer from a vaginal yeast infection, but men can get yeast infections as well. These infections manifest differently and will show up as athlete’s foot, bloated bellies or fungal infections on toenails, which makes the toenail thick.

Aphrodisiacs are usually thought of as herbal concoctions that supplement your diet to enhance libido and endurance. But you might be surprised to learn that some foods that you eat every day can also help you finish whatever you start...

Blame the brain, women, if you just can't resist that pecan pie. A new study from Brookhaven National Laboratory has found that although men can control their brain's response to food, women can't. To discover this fact, researchers used brain-imaging techniques while exposing subjects to tempting treats.

So...wouldn't you know that the most dramatic decrease in breast cancer incidence came between 2002 and 2003. It simply plummeted by a stunning 15% in women over the age of 50. So, what was it that created such an impressive statistical decline?

If you've watched Oprah lately or answered phones at a doctor's office in the last week, you know what the hot topic is right now: bioidentical hormones. This phrase is thought by some to be a marketing term conjured up to sell unsuspecting consumers a product they don't need.

The panic over smoking has turned those who light up into social pariahs who are suicidal at best. Even "secondhand" smoke has been blamed for the death of thousands. Now, the latest killer on the loose is "third-hand" smoke. Yes, you read that right. New research actually suggests that something called third-hand smoke can be a serious danger to both babies and pregnant women.