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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

When You Should Shower.

Do you shower every morning or every night? Apparently, there's actually a CORRECT answer...

Low-Carb Fruits and Vegetables: Ideal for Low-Sugar Diets

Fruits and vegetables can be a healthy part of a low-carb diet. Check out our list of the lowest-carb options.

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

What is the difference between coinsurance and copayments?

Both coinsurance and copayments help save health insurance companies money by making the consumer responsible for a portion of a medical bill, but the two health insurance terms have very different definitions.

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

Power To Save: Hospital Building Eco-Friendly Power Plant

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is trying to improve patient health at their hospitals with a commitment to energy efficiency.Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township is building an eco-friendly utility plant similar to one that Geisinger already has at its hospital near Danville.

Listening to love: Doctor uses seniors' stories to improve care

Danielle Snyderman's fascination with the love lives of her elderly patients began after a woman in her late 80s suffered a series of falls.

Why You Need to Ski Snowbasin & Sun Valley

Snowbasin and Sun Valley are experiencing some of their best ski conditions this whole season as we speak. Learn more!

SOLVED: Why Are We Seeing So Many Mullets in the Hudson Valley?

Have we stepped in a time machine or is the mullet making a big comeback in the Hudson Valley?

8 Things You Didn't Know About Water in the Coachella Valley

Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about water in the Coachella Valley: How many gallons of water does the average Valley use in a year? 162,925 gallons (a half an acre foot). That’s roughly 150 gallons per person per day. How much of that water is used outdoors? 75% or about 120,000 …

The subtle tricks artists can use to bridge the uncanny valley

Often, the most impressive feats of animation strike us as eerie rather than impressive, and that's due to the uncanny valley.

Why I just moved from Silicon Valley to Ohio

Those who know me were no doubt surprised a few months back when I started breaking the news. I’ve lived in Silicon Valley my entire career. My wife and I have grown very involved both civically and philanthropically.

Where To Get Free Pancakes In Hudson Valley

IHOP is giving away free short stacks of pancakes in the Hudson Valley on National Pancake Day and collecting donations for a good cause.

It’s How We Roll: Seeing the Napa Valley on Two or Four Wheels

It’s 30 miles long and five miles wide, and it’s home to more than 400 wineries. If you only have a few days to visit the Napa Valley, you’ve got a