How Adults Can Prevent Disease Archives

Will Acai Help Me Lose Weight?

Many sellers of health foods and supplements claim that the acai (AH-sah-EE) berry will help you lose weight. Dieters beware: these claims are false.

When Should Women Start Regular Mammograms? 40? 50? And How Often is “Regular”?

In recent years, there has been a growing concern that annual mammograms starting at age 40 may do more harm than good for many women. That is why the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, an expert group that reviews the latest research findings, recommends that mammography screening for most women start at age 50 rather than 40, and that the frequency be every two years (instead of annually) through the age of 74.

Seven Ways to Maximize Good Health

Following just seven simple principles can make a big difference in helping us maintain our overall health and lowering the probability of developing many of the diseases that are most debilitating and dreaded, like cancer, heart and lung diseases, stroke, and diabetes.

Can Vitamin D Prevent Cancer?

New research suggests that vitamin D may help women diagnosed with breast cancer to survive the disease. Can vitamin D prevent cancer?

5 Airplane Travel Health Tips

Do you like to travel? If you or your loved are among the millions of people that do, here are some tips for safe and healthy flights.