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.
Can a Two Week Vacation Ruin Your Health?
A person may exercise daily, eat healthy foods, and maintain an active lifestyle, but just two short weeks can change everything.
Women Are More Likely to Have Smartphone Addictions
Researchers have found that women are more susceptible to smartphone addiction, as well as the underlying conditions of depression and stress.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Are Addicted to Smartphones
A new poll found that 9 out of 10 Americans feel compelled to constantly check their notifications, and one-fifth claim their smartphone is a significant source of stress.
Here Are the Happiest Cities in America
Check out the list to see if your city made the cut.
At-Home Wrinkle Treatment Could Help People Too Busy for Injections
Don't have the time to visit a doctor for injectable fillers? WrinkleMD is an at-home device that works to do away with your fine lines and wrinkles.
Some People’s Brains Are Wired to Not Enjoy Music
While specific musical anhedonia isn't a brain disorder, it is a fascinating condition that explains why some people feel no emotional response when listening to music.
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...
E-Cigarettes Are ‘Safer’ Than Traditional Cigarettes: Study
Although the carcinogens present in e-cigarette "juice" are not fully known, a group of researchers have concluded that they are still less harmful than traditional tobacco cigarettes.
7 States Legalize Marijuana on Election Day
From coast to coast, the people of America have spoken, and it’s unanimous — they want their weed.
Screen Time Could Lead to Increased Risk of Diabetes in Children
The research found that children who reported three or more hours of screen time had higher levels of body fat compared to those who reported an hour or less of screen time.
Using Cleaning Products at Home as Harmful as Long-Term Smoking
The negative results were found among professional cleaners as well as those who cleaned around the house.
Are You Neurotic? Research Says You May Live Longer
According to a new study, being highly neurotic does have its health benefits.
Too Much Eggnog? Try These Holiday Hangover Tricks
The holidays are a time of excess, and that can include too much eggnog and spiked cider. But there are a few tricks to help ease the pain of a hangover.
Too Many Melanoma Survivors Are Still Seeking Sun
People who survive a melanoma diagnosis are advised to avoid the sun as they're at high risk for another diagnosis.
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.
Friends vs. Family: Which Relationships Make You Happier?
A study found that one type of relationship is more beneficial for overall health.
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.
Miss or Must-Have? Rank These Health Innovations
Vital Updates scours the web daily for innovative health products. Cast your vote to let us know which ones you think are the most interesting.
Night Owls With This Gene Feel ‘Perpetual Jet Lag’
Researchers say that people with this genetic variant have a different quality of life, mostly because of their night owl tendencies.
High-Tech Tattoos Can Transfer Data From Skin to Smartphone
DuoSkin tattoos combine high-tech interfaces and fashionable gold leaf material.
Late Night Snacking Could Cause Serious Health Problems
Have you ever been told to not eat past 7 p.m.? Here's why that practice holds merit.
Overweight Moms Are More Likely to Have Children Who Develop Epilepsy: Study
A new study found that the greater a mother’s body mass index, the greater the risk of having a baby that developed childhood epilepsy.
Could Drinking Just One High-Fat Milkshake Mimic Heart Disease?
A small study of healthy males found that eating a 1,000-calorie milkshake led to a troubling change among the men’s red blood cells.
Dirty Makeup Brushes Can Give You a Serious Infection
How often do you clean your makeup brushes? One woman learned the importance of such a task the hard way.
Does Drinking Alcohol Lower Diabetes Risk?
In the study, women who consumed nine drinks per week had a 58 percent lower risk for developing diabetes, while men who consumed 14 drinks per week had a 43 percent lower risk.
Older American Women Are Drinking More Alcohol
There's an upward trend of older American women drinking more alcohol, and it continues to rise despite no known implications.
As Americans Become More Obese, Fewer Are Trying to Lose Weight
Overweight Americans are becoming more satisfied with their weight and appearance, which has lead to a decrease in their attempts to shed pounds.
Social Media Makes Running More Contagious
A new study found that when people see social media posts of their friends running longer distances, running more becomes contagious.
Marijuana May Reverse Brain Aging, Boost Memory: Study
Researchers discovered that regular administration of THC among mice led to a significant reversal in the natural aging process of the brain.
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
Researchers Study How Fat Content Affects Ice Cream Taste
It turns out that people can't tell the difference between low-fat and high-fat ice cream.
Regular Sexual Activity Could Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Tests administered to older adults revealed that those who had sex on a weekly basis scored the highest on the standardized tests, particularly in verbal fluency.
Your Household Pet Could Keep Your Child Healthy
New research reveals you may want to have a furry friend around even before your baby arrives.
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.
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Overcome Genetic Heart Disease Risk
When it comes to heart attacks, living a healthy lifestyle could trump heredity for those prone to heart disease, a study shows.
City Living Has People Thinking About Their Futures
Moving to a big city might be just the thing for getting one's priorities straightened out.
Blowing Out Birthday Candles Is Actually Really Gross
The amount of bacteria that lingers on a cake after the candles have been blown out is of some concern.
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Poorer Mental Performance: Study
Here's why going to bed at close to the same time every night is just as important as getting enough sleep.
Children Without Fathers Are Likelier to Be Stressed
A study found that fatherless children are more likely to have shorter telomeres, a part of DNA that’s linked to stress and disease.
Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble Launches New Hair Vitamin
Read our interview with Kim Kimble, hairstylist to stars like Oprah and Beyoncé, and creator of a new hair health supplement in gummy form.
Children Are Already Less Active by Age 7, Study Finds
A new study finds that both boys and girls experience a gradual decline in physical activity starting at age seven, not during adolescence as previously thought.
American Dads Are Delaying Fatherhood Too
Recent research shows that American fathers of newborns who were 40 years of age and older doubled from 4.1 percent to 8.9 percent over the past forty years.
White Wine May Increase Your Risk of Melanoma
Pairing your dinner with a glass of white wine could increase your risk of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
How Smartphone ‘Phubbing’ Is Destroying Relationships
Your smartphone could be to blame if your relationship has gone off the rails, according to a new study.
Why Your DNA May Be Sabotaging Your Diet
The researchers tested five types of diets on mice, dividing the animals into four groups based on similarities in DNA.
Decreased Sex Drive in Women Is More Complicated Than Hormones
Is it low testosterone or something more serious? Researchers explain the complicated factors behind a woman's decreased sex drive.
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.
Thirdhand Smoke May Be More Toxic Than Secondhand Smoke
The researchers found that exposure to thirdhand smoke, or the tobacco pollutants often left behind on surfaces, caused significant increases in damage to human DNA.
Not so Sweet: High-Sugar Diets Linked to Depression
Researchers speculate there could be a variety of reasons sugar affects someone’s mental health.
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