Will Aloe Vera Help Itchy Mosquito Bites?
A reader finds that gel from an aloe vera leaf stops the itching of mosquito bites quickly. No scientists have studied this approach. Will you try it?
Can Coffee Help You Leave the Hospital Sooner?
People who drink coffee after abdominal surgery get their bowels moving faster and can often leave the hospital earlier. Three cups daily did the trick.
Show 1175: How to Mix Conventional and Ayurvedic Medicine for Cancer
Hear how an American physician decided to mix allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine to treat his metastatic neck cancer. Should we all learn to combine them?
Can Hornet Stings Overcome Painful Plantar Fasciitis?
One reader reports that stepping into a hornet's nest and getting stung had an unanticipated benefit: long-lasting plantar fasciitis pain was eased.
Can L-Lysine Prevent Painful Cold Sores?
Readers report that the supplement L-lysine can help prevent recurrent fever blisters caused by HSV-1.
Should You Drink Cherry Juice for Your Brain?
According to a study, older people who drink cherry juice score better on tests of cognitive function after three months.
Do Blueberries Help Older People with Memory?
Numerous studies show that anthocyanins in blueberries help lower systolic blood pressure and improve cognitive performance of impaired individuals.
Will Soap in Bed Keep Your Knees from Aching?
Some readers find that keeping a bar of soap under the bottom sheet helps keep hips and knees from aching during the night.
Is Garlic a Key to Long Life?
Chinese elders who ate garlic often were more likely to enjoy a long life than those who rarely indulged.
Will Duct Tape Help Remove a Splinter?
When you need to remove a splinter, home remedies like duct tape or white glue can be helpful.
To Control Your Weight, Be a Healthy Vegetarian
Spanish scientists find that a mostly vegetarian diet with vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and olive oil may help you control your weight.
Do People Who Eat Nuts Live Longer?
A study of older Americans show that people who eat nuts live longer. However, peanut butter eaters get no advantage.
Vinegar Eases the Pain of Jellyfish Stings
A reader shares his experience with vinegar for painful box jellyfish stings. Scientists say vinegar can help, but "Sting No More" works better.