A brief application of hot water or a metal spoon heated in coffee or tea can ease itchy bug bites quickly.
A follow-up study after several years found that high-dose vitamin D supplements during infancy improved kids' mental health.
To choose a diet that lowers blood pressure, look to a very low carb diet with less than 35 g carbohydrate daily.
Many medications can interfere with good nutrition. If you are taking pills for certain conditions, perhaps you should be taking vitamin supplements.
Animal and human research suggests that grapefruit may have an impact on blood pressure. It can interact with many drugs, however.
Can you get your cholesterol down with natural products? Niacin, red yeast rice, turmeric and psyllium may help control lipids.
How risky is fish oil or purified EPA in Vascepa when it comes to heart rhythm changes called atrial fibrillation? Learn about absolute risk!
Castor oil is a versatile topical remedy, used to treat warts, scars, bruises and sore muscles. Scientists have found antiviral activity.
Chasteberry has traditionally been recommended for premenstrual syndrome, but some women find it very helpful against hot flashes.
A large meta-analysis concludes that curcumin from turmeric can help heavy people reduce their body mass index and waist circumference.
A nontoxic bacterial cocktail or a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii may help you avoid diarrhea from C. diff due to antibiotics.
A study of vitamin D supplements demonstrated that these pills do not protect people from heart disease or cancer.
The best way to find out if the old wives were right about a home remedy might be to give it a try. Do you have a favorite?
What do you do when you cut yourself? Decades ago men used a styptic pencil to stop bleeding after shaving. What else can stop bleeding?
Although Burning Mouth Syndrome is mysterious, supplements of certain essential vitamins and minerals may help ease the pain.
Evidence supports taking the herb Andrographis paniculata to relieve cold and flu symptoms. It helps more than placebo.
Stopping omeprazole (Prilosec) is really hard! Many people find that when they try to stop, they may experience painful rebound hyperacidity.
Two small studies found that melatonin and multivitamins sold as gummies often do not meet specifications.
One side effect of St. John's wort, photosensitivity, can damage eyes. People may wish to consider other ways to manage depression.
Some people use home remedies such as pectin and grape juice instead of pain relievers to ease sore joints. Readers offer their own variations on the remedy.
People who would like to drop their nail-biting habit may want to consider taking N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). Is there any scientific support?
Randomized controlled trials show that people following a meal plan low in carbs were better able to lose weight and control blood sugar.
Both Ceylon and cassia cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, but Ceylon cinnamon is safer because it does not have coumarin.
Scientists have shown that you can consume beets for better blood pressure. Does it matter if they are cooked or juiced?
Elderberry juice can keep influenza virus from infecting cells and also keep the flu virus from replicating.
A rigorously conducted, multi-year experiment with cocoa compounds vs placebo showed that they may reduce cardiovascular mortality.
A study of American adults shows that people who manage a step count of at least 8,000 a day have a lower chance of dying in the next decade.
Scientific studies show the benefits of zinc for the common cold are modest but real. They don't yet show the best dose.
Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.
Many health professionals insist that home remedies are placebos. What if there were an explanation for Vicks on the feet to calm a cough?
Unfiltered coffee prepared by boiling or French press methods can raise cholesterol. Filtered coffee has numerous health benefits.
Strange but true: Taking a spoonful of mustard can often alleviate heartburn symptoms. This remedy also appears to be effective for muscle cramps.
Yeast or fungus in warm skin folds can trigger a painful under-breast rash. Women offer a range of remedies to cope with this problem.