In the midst of a spring cleaning blitz, the most important thing to tackle is the beloved refrigerator. The fridge is the most used household appliance, and cleaning it thoroughly will ultimately prepare you for some serious spring training. (And the bonus is you can...

An amino acid commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients has been discovered in the spinal fluid of people without dementia whose close relatives were diagnosed with the disease, according to a study led by Duke University researchers.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30AL-ANON: Noon, Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas Memorial Highway (next to bowling alley); 7 p.m., Christ United Presbyterian Church, 105 Lee Park Ave., Hanover Township.

Stems cells taken from just a few grams of body fat are a promising weapon against the crippling effects of osteoarthritis.

Alzheimer's CARE training workshopsCommunity Alzheimer's CARE Training Workshops will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 7 and 14 at Home Instead Senior Care, 269 Bennett St., Luzerne.

LOS ANGELES — A majority of Americans support the idea of allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of their doctors. For instance, 55 percent of people questioned for the NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll last year said they were in...

Salt and sugar — they look so harmless, so basic, so essential. Yet the rapid increase in their presence in everything from canned soups to frozen meals and yogurt snacks worries medical experts.

There is no magic elixir, balm or voodoo treatment that will help you look and feel younger instantly.Now, the good news: There are plenty of simple steps you can take that will improve your health, and your appearance.

Time to toss your makeup?