Do you consider the dirt on your shoes, which alone carry hundreds of thousands of germs and bacteria and can track them everywhere you walk? So, just what are you stepping in? Here are some simple tips for keeping footwear germ-free.

According to the Institute of Medicine, between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to preventable medical errors in hospitals. Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of harmful medication errors.

People know healthful habits can benefit their well-being, but often come up with excuses for not sticking to them. Avoiding flossing due to discomfort and skipping the gym as a result of a hectic schedule are just a few of the excuses people use to relieve the guilt. Here are some expert tips on ways to upgrade and trade-up your old-fashioned daily routines to enhance your health, while making them more enjoyable to incorporate.

Do low-calorie sweeteners cause weight gain? A close look at the clinical research reveals the reality - low-calorie sweeteners are helpful, not harmful, in weight loss and weight management efforts.

There is a growing need in this country for more veterinary pathologists. Here's what people in this profession do and why the need is so great.

To most people, summer means fun in the sun, outdoor activities and vacations. But the flip side of summer is sunburn, overworked muscles and travel-related stress. Prepare for an active summer with a simple kit of natural aromatherapy solutions that can help protect you from summer's hidden hazards and recover if you've overdone it.

"Sustainability" is the current favorite buzz word of the environmental movement. But what if you applied the concept of sustainability to your weight-loss and health-improvement efforts?