Fatty acids are the basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats. The body can synthesize many fatty acids, but those that cannot be…
Finding the right contraceptive Fallen out of love with your birth control? Maybe you’re put off by side effects. Or remembering to pop a pill…
At the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo of the American Dietetic Association this week in Boston, I had the opportunity to hear a…
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a type of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that accounts for approximately 40 percent of lymphomas among adults. If left untreated,…
Echinacea The herb Echinacea purpurea is one of the best known and widely available herbal cold treatments. Study results are mixed, but its effectiveness may…
Candida is a yeast infection which in some people grows out of control. It is believed to be a contributing factor to chronic fatigue syndrome,…