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Enlarge / Tom McClintock speaks to reporters with his wife Lori after participating in a debate at California State University, Sacramento September 24, 2003 in Sacramento, California. A garden-variety herbal remedy led to the abrupt and untimely death of Lori McClintock, the 61-year-old wife of US Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), according to a report from Kaiser…

An eye-opening analysis of common, over-the-counter sleep aids finds they contain wildly variable amounts of melatonin, with some packing up to 347 percent of the amount on the label. The study, published Tuesday in JAMA, found that 22 of 25 melatonin gummy products analyzed—88 percent—were inaccurately labeled. That is, they contained over 10 percent more…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease --  the leading cause of death for people in the US. The CDC also says that about 697,000 people in the US died from heart disease in 2020. That comes out to about one out of every five…

As the holiday season approaches, you may find you need to stay healthy now more than ever. With all the hustle and bustle, there just isn't enough time to recover from a bad cold or the flu. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself this winter. In addition to getting a flu shot, getting enough…

Winter may be coming to an end, but the same can't be said for the spread of germs. There are ways to protect yourself, however, even in the warmer months. In addition to getting a flu shot, getting enough sleep and washing your hands often, you can take supplements to boost your immune system. Which vitamins…

Getting up in the morning can sometimes be a pain -- literally. If you find yourself cringing when you get out of bed because your joints are stiff and achy, you're not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 15 million Americans with arthritis experience severe joint pain and about twice that many…

If you've been dealing with an aching knee or stiffness in your other joints, you aren't alone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 15 million Americans with arthritis experience severe joint pain and about twice that many say it's persistent. It's never been more important to take care of your…

In this article: Creatine is an organic compound in our bodies primarily found in our muscles. Our liver and kidneys produce around a gram of creatine each day. The rest we obtain through foods like red meat, seafood and milk. Creatine supplements are favored by athletes and bodybuilders thanks to its ability to improve physical performance.…

Millions of Americans are prescribed statins to reduce the risk of heart disease, but many prefer to take supplements like fish oil, garlic and flaxseed. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Millions of Americans are prescribed statins to reduce the risk of heart disease, but many prefer to take supplements like…

The winter season is here, and you may find that you need to stay healthy now more than ever. There simply just isn't enough time to finish your to-do list, visit family and recover from a bad cold or flu. Luckily, there are ways to protect yourself this winter. In addition to getting a flu shot,…