Kelly Bilodeau

A heart-related test called a coronary calcium scan uses a special type of x-ray to look for plaque in the arteries of your heart, which is a risk factor for heart disease....

A study found that women who regularly dine alone may be at elevated risk for heart disease, possibly because they were found to have less nutritional knowledge and ate less nutritious meals....

The Federal Trade Commission called on companies to issue refunds to people who purchased anti-aging products due to unsubstantiated marketing claims....

The FDA recently moved to help make certain that women considering implants have a clear picture of what breast implants involve before moving ahead with surgery....

There is a proliferation of apps and computer programs on the market that claim to help keep the mind sharp and improve memory. Since there is limited evidence that these programs bring cognitive b...

Protecting the skin from the sun doesn’t increase the risk of vitamin D deficiency or bone fracture, according to a recent study....

A 2021 study found that a low-carb diet may not necessarily be bad for heart health, despite its high saturated fat content. However, the study period was short, and the diet used in the trial was ...

Platelet-rich plasma injections are used to reduce pain and speed healing for a number of common problems of the tendons, muscles, and joints. But new research shows they may not be effective for s...

Hiking is similar to walking but can be more challenging and provides a nice change of pace. Compared with walking on a flat surface, navigating uneven terrain can burn more calories, build muscle ...

Shingles is a painful condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. After a person has chickenpox, typically in childhood, the virus stays dormant in the body and can re-emerge as shingles. The b...