Spending eight hours or more sitting daily may increase the risk of colon cancer, doctors warn. Prolonged inactivity slows digestion, raises inflammation, and can lead to metabolic problems linked to ...

Sprouts are a symbol of healthy eating, but despite their clean image many people report bloating, gas and digestive ...

Cancer Surgeons at Manipal Hospitals, Pune, successfully removed a rare pancreatic tumour in a 10-year-old girl, marking one of the youngest reported cases of Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm (SPN) of ...

A 37-year-old father of two developed fatigue and rib pain. Within weeks, he was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. He's now in a promising clinical trial.

Medicinal plants like Asteraceae and Zingiberaceae combat amoebiasis (a parasitic infection). Discover the potent ...

Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, won for his work on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' A film about Maine-born poet Andrea Gibson was also up for an Oscar Sunday, but did not win.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

From choosing whole, preferably organic foods to avoiding certain additives and using the right containers, nutritionist ...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological processes.Several diseases have even been associated with ...

Here’s how to maximise the amount of antioxidants your body can absorb from your food, according to plant-based nutritionist Nisha Melvani.

Many people believe that memory loss is simply a normal part of getting older. It is common to hear that aging automatically leads to forgetfulness and slower thinking. However, this is not always ...

WK Health experts will be taking your calls from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. regarding colon cancer. It's all part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to raise awareness about colorectal ...