Each year in the US about 750,000 cholecystectomies (gallbladder removals) are done, making it one of the most common surgeries.

It also happens to be one of the most unnecessary surgeries!

I know this is going to make a lot of chocolate lovers very happy.  A recent study has shown that chocolate may boost your ability to exercise!  The key appears to be in a substance called epicatechin, which is a plant nutrient found in cocoa.

Over 5 million Americans (90 percent of which are women) suffer from fibromyalgia—arguably one of the most painful conditions ever known.

Sadly, this debilitating condition wasn’t even recognized as a bonafide illness until as recently as 1987!  Before that it was largely thought to be “all in someone’s head.” 

Spring is here, but you wouldn’t know it by the snow I see when I look out my front door this morning!  The arrival of spring triggers a very common fear for many people:

For all you fancy coffee fanatics, I have an important message for you.

Those sweet coffee drinks that you love so much have a very dark side—and I’m not referring to how dark the roast is.

Here’s what you must know about these brews that may taste good, but that’s where their “goodness” ends.

I just saw an advertisement for a special pillow for acid reflux sufferers.

Apparently, this pillow keeps your upper half slightly elevated while you sleep so that gravity can work its magic and keep your stomach contents where they belong during your slumber.

Although this pillow has gotten rave reviews and it sure is a much safer answer than crippling your stomach acid with drugs, I still have a question: