Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can make you miserable. Fortunately, much can be done to prevent or treat the bleeding, pain, and itching they may cause.  read more »

Do you suffer from gas, bloating, and cramps when you eat complex carbs like peas and beans? That’s probably the result of incomplete digestion. But don’t give up on these healthful foods—there’s a solution.  read more »

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illnesses sicken approximately 76 million Americans each year.  read more »

If the obesity trend continues among people in the U.S., it looks like by the year 2008, 39% of Americans will be obese.  read more »

By now almost everyone acknowledges two facts: The first is that Americans have a weight problem.  read more »