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Why You’re Tired All the Time

SLIDESHOW

Learn what may be causing you to feel so fatigued, and what you can do to feel more rested.

Cuppa Joe: Friend or Foe?

ARTICLE

Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest. We go in-depth with this report from Missouri Medicine's Nov./Dec. 2011 issue.

Coffee’s Perks: The Health Benefits of Coffee

ARTICLE

Is coffee a magic bean or poison pill? Despite contradictory research over the years, here are a few solid findings on America’s favorite pick-me-up.

Healthy Habits That Can Backfire

SLIDESHOW

Think you're the picture of health? Here are 10 seemingly saintly behaviors that could be sabotaging your well-being.

Worst Foods for High Cholesterol

SLIDESHOW

To lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, cut these 7 cholesterol-raising culprits from your diet.

The 25 Most Common Causes of Death

ARTICLE

Do you stress over when the next natural disaster will strike, yet don't think twice about crossing a busy street? See if your biggest fears are worth the worry.

Do Calcium Supplements Boost Heart-Attack Risk?

EXPERT BLOG

Can the same supplement that helps treat and prevent osteoporosis increase the risk of a heart attack? Dr. J. Kyle Matthews takes a deeper look.

Shake the Salt Habit

ARTICLE

Matters of the heart are rarely simple. Except this one: to lower your risk of heart attack and heart disease, cut back on salt.

12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Angina

ARTICLE

Angina is a common heart attack symptom — know what to ask your doctor about treating your chest pain

Treatment Options for Angina Chest Pain

ARTICLE

From diet tips to the latest medications, discover your options for controlling angina and reducing your risk of heart attack