Colon hydrotherapy business is growing in northern suburbs

Talk to Barb Abeler about her nascent business, LifeCleanse of Anoka, for a while and words like gut, sewer system and...

Capsaicin linked to skin cancer

The September cover story of the nation's leading cancer journal, "Cancer Research," features a new study from The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, that links capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer. While the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-promoting effects of capsaicin are not clear and remain controversial, The Hormel Institute has shown a definite connection to ...

Surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in the elderly can reduce pain and improve function

Repairing torn shoulder muscles in elderly patients is often discouraged because of fears of complications. But a new study conducted at Rush University Medical Center has shown that minimally invasive, or arthroscopic, surgery can significantly improve pain and function.

Study: Smoking pot may ease chronic pain

People with chronic pain who aren't getting enough relief from medications may be able to ease their pain by smoking small amounts of marijuana, a new study suggests.

Best foot foward: New shoes help you stand up straight, lose weight and ease aches

New shoes do a lot more than covering your feet.