Health IQ

Best plant-based diets for 2014

Plant based diets are great for your heart, weight and overall health. WebMD defines plant-based as an approach that emphasizes minimally processed foods from plants

Magic Johnson the new face of Obamacare

Hall of Fame basketball player, entrepreneur and activist Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined forces with the White House to urge young Americans, especially young men,

50 uses for apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a very versatile natural product that can be used for dozens of health and household purposes. While some common uses such

Best diet plans for diabetics

“Diabetes” is a term used to  describe a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin

Truvada: HIV prevention in a pill

Truvada, produced by Gilead Sciences, offers the first HIV prevention pill. In the past, the official recommendation for HIV prevention was abstinence and condom use. 

New acetaminophen warning issued by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that health professionals stop prescribing combination drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per