Fred Cicetti

Most bites by spiders are harmless, but a few can be dangerous.

What questions should you ask at your next appointment with your doctor or specialist? What information should tell him or her? Here's a look.

Ginger has traditionally been used to treat stomach aches, nausea and diarrhea, but does it bring real benefits, or this an old wives' tale?

Vertigo is more than being lightheaded or dizzy -- it's the feeling that either you or your surroundings are spinning.

Here's a look at the ways to remove warts.

Heavy sweating, or perspiration, is normal if you are exercising, in a hot environment or you are nervous. It also happens during menopause.

Salmonella is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States.

Radiation sickness can be lethal, but it isn't common.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body.

The purpose of massage is to relax the tissue, increase the flow of blood and oxygen, and decrease pain.

Sensitivity to the plant declines with age.

Tai chi brings a number of health benefits, including reducing falls in older adults.

About 1 in 3 Americans over age 60 suffers from some loss of hearing.

Eye-twitching also called eye spasms or blinking disorder is known technically as blepharospasm. It usually is not a serious condition.

Pain affects as many as 65 percent of independent, older adults, and up to 80 percent of seniors in long-term care facilities.

Unlike drugs, cosmetics don't have to be tested before they're sold in stores.

There is some controversy about whether testosterone therapy should be used in men who have naturally lower testosterone levels because of aging.

Contact dermatitis is caused by direct contact with irritants or allergens.

Shoulder problems are most likely to strike people older than 60.

Here are some tips for avoiding motion sickness.

If you or a loved one has problems hearing, a hearing aid can help.