A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics highlights the prevalence of mothers who give their babies herbal remedies for a slew of conditions, including colic, digestion problems and restless sleep.

People who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are very susceptible to lung infection and inflammation due to the immune cells’ reduced ability to fight off bacteria.

Older women who have sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies may be less likely to experience age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that can result result in irreversible vision loss, according to a recent study published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology.

For many individuals who want to avoid the adverse health effects of weight loss drugs, finding low-calorie yet satiating food options can be difficult.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that people who eat blueberries at least once a week may reduce their risk of developing high blood pressure by 10 percent. According to researchers from Harvard University and the University of East Anglia, the secret may lie in a compound called anthocyanin. The team evaluated more than 150,000 individuals who had participated in the Nurse's Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.

Many fruits and whole foods are considered healthful due to their high antioxidant content.

Polyphenols that are found in blueberries have been shown to possess a number of health benefits, including the capability to lower a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease.

Individuals who have a high risk of esophageal cancer due to poor diet or tobacco use may be able to lower their chances of developing the condition by eating substantial amounts of strawberries, according to a recent study.

Researchers have recently identified 54 different compounds in pure maple syrup that may boost health and provide insight for disease-fighting therapies, according to a new study that was published in the Journal of Functional Foods.

Compared to several other popular selections of nuts, researchers from the American Chemical Society found that walnuts may contain the healthiest and most potent combination of antioxidants.