“Unless you’re Warren Buffett, your family is just one serious illness away from bankruptcy,” said Dr. David Himmelstein, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He described the situation as “frightening” in a news …

Most Americans assume over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers are relatively safe and that dosage limits listed on their labels are mere recommendations, OK to ignore if the pain doesn’t immediately go away.  This, unfortunately, is not the …

Schools all across the United States are on the verge of closing but, this time, it’s for the summer holidays and not the swine flu.  That doesn’t mean swine flu is no longer cause for …

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) once seemed so promising for alleviating the most troubling symptoms of menopause but prolonged study into their overall effect on a woman’s health continues to reveal hidden dangers in the therapy …

Summer’s here, bringing lots of time for fun in the sun but, before heading out to the sand and the surf, sun worshipers should learn more about the sunscreens they rely on, including what’s really …