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.
Robotic Hip Device Works to Prevent Devastating Falls
A device called Active Pelvis Orthosis, or APO, can prevent elderly persons from falling, even when put through hazardous conditions on a treadmill.
Cybersecurity Flaw Leaves Some Pacemakers Vulnerable to Hacking
The maker of these pacemakers is addressing vulnerabilities revealed by a security flaw, and the company is still working to quickly fix other potential cyber security patches.
These Are the Best and Worst Social Media Apps for Mental Health
A report in the UK looked at how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Snapchat made people feel.
New Study May Explain Mysterious Spike in Holiday Deaths
In the wake of Christmas, as families celebrate the coming new year, a curious phenomenon occurs – mortality rates spike to the highest levels of the year.
Transcendental Meditation Proves Effective for Veterans With PTSD
The study found that after one month of meditation therapy, 80 percent of the veterans saw a drastic enough reduction of symptoms that they were no longer considered to have PTSD.
10 Alternate Birth Control Devices and Methods
Can't remember to take the pill everyday? Here's an overview of alternate birth control devices and methods that may work better for you.
Could Red Onions Be Used to Prevent Cancer?
Compared to other types of onions, red onions have a particular compound that especially works to root out and destroy free radicals in the body.
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk Among Kids
The study adds a new threat to the list of lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to diabetes, note the researchers.
Want a Better Memory? Train Your Brain
There are actual 'memory athletes' who use certain strategies to strengthen their ability to remember things, and researchers set out to study what, if anything, made their brains different.
Alcohol Before Bed Actually Messes With Your Sleep
Here's why you may want to rethink that glass of wine before bed.
Researchers Suggest Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Procrastinators
Because procrastination can impede a person’s wellness, the new study may help chronic time-wasters improve their outlook.
Scientists Uncover Key Fat-Burning Gene in New Study
While previous studies had found many links between the brain hormone serotonin and energy use, the core question remained: How does it impact metabolism?
3 Bacteria-Zapping Products for the Home
To truly protect yourself, it’s time to give your cleaning ritual an overall tech upgrade.
CRISPR Pills Could Replace Antibiotics
Scientists are utilizing gene-editing technology to create pills that could destroy bacteria within the body.
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.
Researchers Are Developing Contact Lenses that Can Detect Disease
With bio-sensing contact lenses that can assess blood glucose levels, the researchers hope to improve health outcomes by replacing older, painful methods of diabetes monitoring.
From AIDS to Cancer, Scripps Laboratories Are Revolutionizing Medical Research
At Scripps Research Institute, scientists are making some remarkable discoveries in their research into how disease infects our bodies.
Fasting Diet Reprograms Pancreatic Cells, Reverses Diabetes in Mice
The researchers also assessed pancreatic cells from humans with Type 1 diabetes and discovered reprogrammed insulin production after a fasting cycle.
HIV Patients Have Nearly Double the Heart Attack Risk: Study
A paper published in JAMA Cardiology shows that people with HIV have almost double the risk of heart attack than people who do not have the disease.
Are Men With Beards More Attractive to Women?
Men who are ready to settle down may want to leave the shaving cream and razor beneath the sink.
New Guidelines Make It Easier for Pregnant Women to Eat Fish
The new guidelines will make it easier for pregnant women to make informed choices about consuming fish.
Salmonella Is No Longer King of Food Poisoning
The bacteria that now outranks salmonella is found naturally in the intestines of chickens, cattle and other animals.
Adult Cannabis Use May Improve Cognitive Function
Researchers analyzed MRI scans of adults using cannabis to find some interesting improvements in brain health.
Biotin: This Vitamin Could Be the Secret to Healthier Hair
When a healthy diet can’t provide all you need to fight dull, listless or weak and thinning tresses, consider adding a biotin supplementation into your daily routine.
Could This ‘Love Hormone’ Treat Drug Addiction?
Oxytocin is a feel-good hormone, so researchers are studying its effects as a drug addiction treatment.
Survey Shows 19-Year-Olds Are as Active as 60-Year-Olds
Sedentary lifestyles among young people have reached a new low.
Nanogenerator Draws Power From the Body to Charge Devices
Charging the battery of your phone or wearable device may someday be as simple as wiggling your finger...
Marijuana Users Are Fitter, More Active
New research calls into question other uses for marijuana as a weight-loss aid or supplement for those who are obese.
Microsoft Watch Helps Parkinson’s Patient Write Again
The "Emma Watch" allowed a young woman with Parkinson's to write legibly for the first time in years.
Stairs Are the New Coffee Break at Work
Feeling that afternoon slump at work? Here's why you may want to put down the coffee and hit the stairs.
6 Ways to Remedy Your Sugar Addiction
Here are six steps you can take towards curbing a sugar addiction.
Long-Term Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
The link between breastfeeding and lower MS risk showed to be strongest for women who breastfeed for 15 months or more.
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
4 Beneficial Foods for Breastfeeding
Here are four superfoods that breastfeeding moms may want to add to their diet.
Marijuana Use Could Lead to Gum Disease
It's well-known that tobacco usage can lead to gum disease, but new research from Columbia University shows that smoking marijuana also increases the risk.
A Cheap Solution for a Multi-Billion Dollar Baby Problem
A cheap and effective preventative for infant eczema has been discovered, and there’s a good chance it’s already in your medicine cabinet.
Parkinson’s Disease May Not Start With the Brain
The discovery of a protein in the gut provides a previously unrecognized origin of where changes to the same protein in the brain could happen.
Sleep Tracker Inaccuracy May Cause Obsessive Behavior
With approximately 15 percent of Americans wearing activity trackers, the question remains as to whether it is doing them any good when it comes to accurately tracking sleep patterns.
Alzheimer’s Death Rate Continues to Spike
With the Alzheimer's death rate continuing to spike in the U.S., the quality of care that Alzheimer's patients are getting is a major concern.
Gut Bacteria Could Make Skin Cancer Drugs More Effective
Researchers found that people who had diverse gut bacteria were more likely to benefit from immunotherapy, a treatment used to fight cancer.
Swearing Heals Emotional Pain, Too
When it comes to heartbreak, we could all benefit from a swearing session, according to a new study.
Jet Lag May Increase Your Risk of Liver Cancer
Chronic jet lag disrupts the metabolic rhythms of the liver. This leads to dangerous buildups of fat and bile acids, which have been linked to cancer.
Positive Mood May Strengthen Flu Shot Effectiveness
The vaccination day could be a particularly important time where one's positive mood influences the body’s immune response.
Bacterial Spray Could Help Clear Up Eczema
Scientists have developed a spray loaded with the good bacteria that people with eczema are missing.
Americans Are Eating Less Packaged, Salty Foods
Researchers of a new study recorded an almost 150 percent plunge in sodium intake from salty snacks and a more than 100 percent dive in sodium intake since the turn of the century.
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.
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.
Buying Guide: Our Top 3 Supplements For Thicker, Gorgeous Hair
We all want thicker, more luminous hair and strong nails. And there are hundreds of products available promising luscious hair and nails so strong...
Girls Who Play Soccer Suffer More Concussions Than Football Players
High school girls who play soccer get more concussions than boys who play football, according to new research.
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