A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that elderly individuals may benefit from taking daily zinc supplements.

Exercising the brain may do more than help older individuals improve their memory and focus, according to a new study in the Journal of Gerontology. Researchers say there’s evidence that computerized brain fitness programs may help frail seniors walk faster, potentially preventing disability and improving quality of life.

A new study published in the July issue of the Archives of Neurology suggests low levels of vitamin D may increase an individual’s risk of the neurological disorder Parkinson’s disease. Researchers in Finland studied 3,173 men and women between the ages of 50 and 79 who did not have Parkinson’s when the research project began.

A small study consisting of 18 participants has found that a possible drug-based treatment for severe bipolar depression may have some negative side effects.

Individuals looking to boost their immunity and improve their overall health may want to add some white button mushrooms to their diet.

Individuals taking the antibiotic combination trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), which is widely prescribed for urinary tract infections, are at an increased risk of elevated potassium levels, called hyperkalemia, according to a new study.

A new study finds that kids with celiac disease (CD) need certain vitamins in their diets to stave off weak bones and osteoporosis.

Giving kids an afternoon snack of graham crackers may help get more whole grains in their diets, according to the findings of a new University of Minnesota study.

Individuals interested in improving their odds of survival may want to consider making some more friends. A new Brigham Young University study has found that social connections with friends, family, neighbors or colleagues can improve the odds of survival by 50 percent.

Forget the aspirin and other traditional, pain relieving medications. New research has shown that a 30-minute massage can help relieve both the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headaches.