Walking Could Keep Our Eyes Sharp As We Age
A new study found that low-intensity exercise can help to prevent macular degeneration as we get older.
What’s That? Lack Of Iron May Be Associated With Hearing Loss
The link between iron levels and hearing loss is a strong indicator for treating and avoiding auditory impairments.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
Women Who Wait to Have Children May Live Longer: Study
Women who give birth to their first child later in life are more likely to live into their 90s, according to a new study.
Eating Pasta Linked to Weight Loss: Study
Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto took a fresh look at more than two dozen previously conducted scientific trials involving pasta consumption.
Drink to Remember: Alcohol Can Boost Memory Recall
The researchers theorized that the hippocampus, when affected by alcohol consumption, switches from retaining short-term to long-term memory.
Bright Light Repels Mosquitos, Reduces Bites
It may be the best mosquito repellent that the insects cannot adapt to or find their way around.
Testing Your Tears Could Reveal What Vitamins You Need
Tears could be an alternate source of diagnostic fluid for assessing nutritional deficiencies, and studies show that people with these deficiencies blink more.
Doctors Remove Large Cockroach Lodged Inside Woman’s Skull
The woman woke up in the middle of the night with a “crawling sensation” inside her head.
Feeling Uncomfortably Hot Makes People Less Helpful
If you need help moving or with setting up a garage sale, you may want to schedule it for a cooler weekend.
Dairy-Free Diets Could Harm Young People’s Bone Health
The trend of young people switching to dairy-free diets is concerning in that they may not be getting enough vitamins necessary for bone health.
Running May Increase Life Expectancy
New research shows that every hour you run could extend your life by seven hours.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Strongly Linked to Brain Inflammation
The discovery is a major breakthrough in understanding the biology of OCD.
Could There Finally Be a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
A vaccine for the common cold may be available within the next decade.
Loneliness May Increase Risk of Memory Loss, Stroke
It turns out that having a healthy social life maintains one's mental and physical health.
Sugar-Laced Paper Kills E. Coli in Drinking Water
Scientists believe they have found a quick, inexpensive way of removing dangerous E. coli bacteria from drinking water.
Nighttime Noise May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Living in the 21st century comes with perks, but it also has its drawbacks – including some, like nighttime noise, that people may not even be aware of.
Just 1 to 10 Mutations Cause Most Types of Cancer
The new findings assessed more than 7,500 tumors across nearly 30 distinct types of cancer.
Can Dancing Make You Happier and Healthier?
Dancing does a lot more for your health than you may realize.
Laughing Gas for Labor Pain? It’s Making a Comeback
Almost a century after falling out of popularity, laughing gas is seeing a comeback in the United States in the delivery room.
The World Is ‘Grossly Unprepared’ for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Our unstable world adds even more urgency for being prepared for future disease outbreaks, which experts warn we are not presently ready for.
iPad Game May Help Prevent Dementia
The interactive game was enjoyable among the study participants, something that is vital to successful cognitive training.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
Real-Life ‘Rapunzel’ Has Giant Hairball Removed From Belly
A woman agonized for months over stomach problems, before realizing the culprit behind her ailments was a giant hairball in her stomach.
Pet Dogs Help Children Feel Less Stressed
You may want to think twice the next time you send your pooch to the doghouse.
Groundbreaking Study Offers Glimpse of New Ways to Prevent Preterm Birth
Scientists have unlocked a longstanding mystery that may have important ramifications on maternal and infant health.
Why Aren’t All Hospital Patients Screened for Depression?
Considering the high depression rate among hospitalized patients, a new study asks why we aren’t screening all patients for depression, just as we do for high blood pressure or diabetes.
Chicken Tenders Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
Have you purchased frozen chicken breast tenders recently? Check to see if your product is involved in this recall.
Most Doctors Overcharge Patients: Report
The study authors found that doctors on average are charging more than two and a half times what Medicare pays.
Long-term Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids
The link is found only among pregnant women who took a product containing acetaminophen for 29 days in succession or more.
Peppertree Berries May Fight Deadly Superbugs
The ready abundance of the peppertree plant means that, should the treatment prove effective in human trials, the medical community would face no shortage of the disease-fighting berries.
Sleepy Workers are Costing the US Billions in Lost Productivity
More than one third of Americans don’t get an adequate amount of sleep on a nightly basis, and it costs the U.S. billions.
Coca-Cola Funded Media Conferences to Sway Journalists: Report
A report reveals that industry money was used to sway journalists to report that inactivity is a bigger problem than sugar consumption in the obesity epidemic.
Study Reveals Least and Most Active Countries
Researchers tracked the activity levels of more than 700,000 people around the world who used an activity app called Argus.
Eating Fried Potatoes May Increase Chance of Dying
Eating fried potatoes two to three times a week was found to be associated with a higher mortality rate among study participants.
Good Bacteria Can Limit E. Coli, Salmonella Infections
Health gut bacteria may block bacteria-related infections, such as salmonella and E. coli, from spreading.
New Earwax Guidelines: Put Down the Cotton Swabs
Placing small objects in your ear canal can potentially damage this sensitive area.
Virtual Reality May Soon Help Autistic Children in Classrooms
Virtual reality is being examined as a possible teaching aid for the classroom because it can provide a way for those with autism to cope with being in stressful situations.
Brain ‘Adulthood’ Continues to Baffle Scientists
When it comes to brain development, scientists say there is no final maturity — our brains are constantly changing as we age.
Meds For Low Back Pain Should Only Be Used When Other Treatments Fail
New guidelines from the ACP advise that other therapies for treating lower back pain, like acupuncture and rehab, should be considered before taking potentially addictive pain medications.
Brain Stimulation Studied as Possible Therapy for Autism
The study used mice to demonstrate how stimulating the cerebellum, a part of the brain that has been suggested as an area of interest in previous studies concerning autism, was able to amend social deficiencies for the animals.
Overweight Moms More Likely to Give Birth to Child with Cerebral Palsy
While the authors aren’t certain exactly why overweight women are more likely to give birth to babies with cerebral palsy, one theory is that these babies are more prone to asphyxia-related complications.
Quitting Smoking? Here Are Some Key Steps to Kicking the Habit
Setting a goal that's realistic is the best way to achieve it, study says.
11-Year-Old Girl Invents Her Own Glittery Prosthetics
Jordan Reeves' limb difference isn't slowing her down; she's embracing her unique condition by raising awareness for other children with limb differences and even designing her own 3D prosthetics.
Even Casual Drinking May Lead to Dementia
Casual drinking — or about five to seven drinks per week — can triple your risk of mental decline as you move into middle age and older.
Study Shines Light on Harmful Effects of Night Shift Work
Working the night shift has some seriously damaging effects, particularly at the DNA level.
Breastfeeding During Vaccinations Can Ease Pain for Infants: Study
The next time your infant needs vaccines, nursing during the doctor’s visit could ease the pain, according to a new study.
How to Achieve the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine
While it may sound daunting, a 10-step Korean skincare routine is doable with the right knowledge and products.
New Research Shows Distinctive Brain Pattern Linked to Dyslexia
Researchers found that the brains of people with dyslexia have a diminished ability to adapt to repeated input — a trait also known as neural adaptation.
Fitbit Saves Woman’s Life by Revealing Deadly Condition
A woman from Connecticut noticed her Fitbit was tracking her unusually high heart rate, and this data ended up revealing a life-threatining condition.
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