Doodling Boosts Your Brain, Improves Memory and Focus
If you’ve ever had a teacher or boss who told you to stop scribbling on your papers, you’ve just been vindicated.
Alternate-Day Fasting May Have Same Results as Counting Calories
Researchers found that alternate-day fasting didn’t make that much of a difference in weight loss compared to people who counted calories.
Binge Drinking Leads to Dangerous Heart Arrhythmias
German researchers gathered data from 3,000 people at Oktoberfest to study the effects of binge drinking on the heart.
New Documentary Shows Benefits of Golf for Autistic Children
The documentary, called "Voices From the Outside," showcases how one organization is helping teach autistic children life skills through professional golf lessons.
Hormones Could Explain Why Certain Tumors Cause Vision Loss in Girls
It’s a question that has long perplexed scientists: Why do girls who develop a rare type of benign brain tumors lose their vision more often than boys?
Why People With Colon Cancer May Want to Eat More Nuts
In a study of people with stage II colon cancer, those who ate tree nuts slashed their chance of cancer recurrence and death roughly in half.
Tapeworm Therapy Helps Boy With Autism
After consuming tapeworms under the supervision of an American physician, a four-year-old boy with autism saw improvements in his behavior and cognitive functioning.
New Chocolate Pill Claims to Cut Risk of Dementia and Heart Attack
A new chocolate supplement pill can help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and dementia.
First Malaria Vaccine to Be Administered in Africa
It's vital to run pilot programs in these three countries to see if a malaria vaccine program could become functional.
Eating Cheese Is Not Bad for Heart Health: Study
A new study debunks claims that eating dairy products has an adverse effect on cardiovascular health.
Older People Who Exercise Are More Likely to Survive Strokes: Study
A study says that if you exercise regularly during your 40s, your brain could benefit by having blood vessels as healthy as a 16-year-old's by the time you're in your 70s.
Vital Updates Top 10 Stories of 2016
2016 was filled with health and wellness stories that informed and inspired our readers to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Teen Depression May Be Linked to Hippocampus Size
In a study, Mexican-American students with larger hippocampus brain areas had heightened sensitivity to depressive symptoms.
‘World’s Heaviest Woman’ to Fly to India for Potentially Life-Saving Operations
A doctor has set up a fundraising initiative in order to fly someone believed to be the world's heaviest woman to India for treatment.
This Bionic Leaf Has the Potential to End World Hunger
Just like how fertilizer may have been the main factor in preventing a worldwide food crisis in the 20th century, now a ‘bionic’ leaf holds the same potential for our global future.
E-Cigarettes May Be Harmful to Your Heart
While there is still considerable debate over the health effects of e-cigarettes, a new study measuring heart activity of e-cigarette users may be tipping the scale.
Two Yale Students Think They Can Prevent Your Next Hangover
The students say their product is better than other hangover supplements because it addresses the four root causes of hangovers.
Old Wives’ Fertility Treatment Proves to Be Scientific Marvel
New research that studied the effect of flushing blocked fallopian tubes with poppy seed oil was promising for women dealing with infertility due to this issue.
CRISPR Pills Could Replace Antibiotics
Scientists are utilizing gene-editing technology to create pills that could destroy bacteria within the body.
Inactive Teens May Develop Weaker, Lazy Bones
Between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls, and the ages of 12 and 16 for boys, is a crucial time in their physical development.
This Natural Indian Herb Might Help You Fall Asleep
While Ashwagandha has been traditionally known to ensure a better night’s sleep for centuries, no one quite understood which active element of the herb actually helps to promote sleepiness until now.
Researchers Determine the Best Time of Day to Exercise
Researchers have determined when the body can gain peak physical performance during the day.
Standardized Cigarette Packaging Could Help Put an End to Smoking
Plainer packaging with upfront warnings has been found to be unappealing to customers.
Better Sleep May Lead to Better Sex
The next time you think about passing on sex because you’re too tired, you may want to reconsider. A new study shows sex and sleep go hand in hand.
‘Tree Man’ Has Surgery to Remove Branch-Like Hands
A man dubbed as such for his tree-like hands finally finds relief from this extremely rare condition, thanks to the kindness of doctors in Bangladesh.
Smartphone Add-On Camera Lets You See Beneath the Surface of Your Skin
NURUGO's smartphone camera accessory and app can help people monitor their skin health and catch early signs of potentially dangerous conditions before they even become visible.
Baby Boomers Are Seriously Stressed Out: Study
Baby Boomers and Gen Xers were not thought to be much at risk for depression or suicide, but this number has jumped from survey results 10 years ago.
Bird Watching May Reduce Anxiety and Depression
A new study found that if people spent less time outside one week than they did the week before, they were more likely to report that they were depressed or had anxious thoughts.
Obese but Healthy? New Research Calls It a Myth
A new study found that obese individuals have double the risk of heart failure and a 50 percent heightened risk of coronary heart disease.
Is Forgetting Just as Crucial as Remembering?
Forgetting can do more for your brain than you might think.
15 Extra Minutes of Sleep Could Boost Learning at School
A few extra minutes of sleep may provide a big boost to teens’ learning ability, a new study says.
Cold Symptoms May Feel Worse for Lonely People
In a study, participants who were lonely were 39 percent more likely to report higher severity of their cold symptoms than those who were not.
High-Tech Melatonin Product Promotes Better Sleep
A new melatonin product called REMfresh helps people sleep longer and better than traditional melatonin pills do.
How You Breathe Can Affect Your Memory: Study
Breathing doesn’t just keep us alive, it also boosts our brain power, according to a new study.
Women Make Better Doctors Than Men, Study Suggests
Elderly people treated by female physicians in the hospital are less likely to die than those treated by male doctors, a study found.
Gluten-Free Foods Might Cause Weight Gain
Many gluten-free products found in grocery stores often contain higher levels of fats than their gluten counterparts.
Kids’ Hands May Be Covered in Nicotine: Study
New research has found that there are high levels of tobacco and nicotine getting onto kids' hands, even when no one is smoking around them.
Cervical Cancer Death Rates Are Higher Than Everyone Thought
When calculating cervical cancer risk, previous studies did not consider women who had undergone hysterectomies.
5 Ways to Check Your Body for Skin Cancer
Here are five simple ways to check for melanoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
Fossils Show Cavemen Ate Butterflies and Used ‘Toothpicks’
New clues about the lives of cavemen are giving scientists a better idea of their eating habits and hygiene routine.
Your Appendix May Not Be Useless After All
This oft-removed organ may serve a more important role in stimulating healthy gut microorganisms than once thought.
Simple Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
If you're having trouble falling or staying asleep, try these tips.
Delay in Cutting Umbilical Cord May Benefit Newborns
According to doctors, cutting the umbilical cord 30 seconds too soon could deprive the child of receiving a life-giving surge of placental blood.
Preschoolers With Vision Problems on the Rise in America
More and more children in the U.S. are experiencing eyesight problems but aren't getting the corrective care they need.
Common Ingredient in Toothpaste May Cause Cancer: Study
A popular ingredient widely used in toothpaste, chocolate, sweets, chewing gum and biscuits might cause cancer, according to a new study.
Campaign to End HIV/AIDS Expands to More States
Scientists and activist groups are joining forces once again to battle and ultimately end the prevalence of HIV in the Deep South.
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.
Coffee’s Health Benefits Are Something to Buzz About
Go ahead — have that second cup of coffee.
Why Babies Naturally Have Racial Bias and How to Prevent It
Babies aren't born racist, but a new study reveals their bias towards people of their own race as early as six months of age.
Children Exposed to Lead Feel the Effects Well into Adulthood: Study
A new study reveals that the cognitive effects of lead exposure can last for decades.
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