America’s Fattest Cities Are All in One Part of the Country
Except for one city, most of the top 20 fattest American cities are all in the South.
5 Vegetarian Recipes That Will Make You Forget About Meat
It's #meatlessMonday, and we've got five vegetarian recipes to make today or any day.
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.
Plastic Surgery Goes Green With ‘Fat Recycling’
Hair is used to make wigs and old clothes are donated, so what can be done with fat taken out of people's bodies?
Tick-Tock: Men Also Have a Biological Clock
The study raises questions about what, if anything, aging men can do to boost conception rates when pairing with younger or same-aged women.
Breast Reduction Surgeries on the Rise: Report
The culture has shifted when it comes to breast augmentation surgery — now bigger is out and smaller is in.
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks Is a Recipe for Injuries: Study
Energy drinks can mask the effects of alcohol, which can lead to consuming more alcohol and experiencing more hazardous situations.
High-Tech Tattoos Can Transfer Data From Skin to Smartphone
DuoSkin tattoos combine high-tech interfaces and fashionable gold leaf material.
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.
These 5 Fashion Trends Are Hurting Women’s Bodies
From wearing constricting clothing to carrying a heavy purse, women should rethink these fashion trends for the sake of their health.
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.
7 Foods to Boost Your Sex Drive
Need a little boost in the bedroom? Try some or all of these libido-enhancing foods.
Is There an Ideal Age Gap Between Romantic Partners?
Studies have delved into the ramifications of a larger age gap among married couples.
Do Clever People Live Longer?
Having a higher IQ may equate to living longer, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Do CT Scans Encourage Smokers to Quit?
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate by far among all types of cancer, but the new study suggests that exposing people to a CT screening of their lungs may have a significant impact on smoking rates.
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.
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.
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.
Have Your Wine And Drink It Too With These Products
Wine has certain health benefits, so go ahead and drink up with these on-the-go products.
Sleeping Habits May Predict Behavioral Problems in Children
Both parents and teachers noticed a marked difference in 7-year-olds who were sleep deprived during their toddler to preschool years compared to their peers who got the age-appropriate amount of sleep.
Not so Sweet: High-Sugar Diets Linked to Depression
Researchers speculate there could be a variety of reasons sugar affects someone’s mental health.
Marijuana Use Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk: Study
Researchers found a significant reduction of blood flow to the hippocampus, a region of the brain associated with creating and storing new memories.
Married People Have Lower Levels of This Harmful Stress Hormone
A new study found that being married essentially reduces a person’s chances of facing stress-derived health problems, and the waning level of cortisol among spouses has a lot to do with it.
Yoga May Improve Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Men recovering from prostate cancer who partook in yoga two times a week had better energy levels, sexual function and urinary function compared to those who did not.
Money May Not Buy Happiness, But Study Says It Might Buy Less Stress
Income and health are becoming increasingly intertwined. A new study shows that a higher income generally leads to less stress and a longer life.
Women’s DNA Gets Stronger With Sexual Intimacy
In short, telomeres act as protective end caps to human DNA.
Why You Don’t Want to Clean That Filthy Kitchen Sponge
A new study discovered that there's an alarming amount of bacteria on kitchen sponges, and why cleaning them may actually make it worse.
Bad Office Air Quality May Harm Productivity
Previous studies have linked poor air ventilation and quality with physical ailments, but it turns out it also affects cognitive function and worker productivity.
Summer Pregnancies May Have Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes, a form of high blood sugar that affects pregnant women, puts women who develop the condition at risk for Type 2 diabetes
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.
Grandparents Could Be Putting Children’s Health at Risk
A survey of grandparents found that many who help raise their grandchildren aren't up to speed on modern child-rearing practices when it comes to safety standards.
5 Images That May Instantly Calm You
There are five types of images that can ease your mind. So get comfortable, kick back and relax.
Real or Fake? Facebook Zika Headlines Put to the Test
The most popular Facebook posts are sometimes the least accurate, including recent stories about the Zika virus, a new study shows.
Do Women Tire of the Same Sexual Partner More Than Men?
A new study found that women become bored of the same sexual partner after one year.
Why Do We Lean to the Right When We Kiss?
The study suggests that couples instinctively try to avoid discomfort when kissing.
Social Media May Isolate People More Than It Connects Them
The study authors said that increased time using social media could displace authentic social experiences that could actually decrease any feelings of social isolation.
Screen Time at Bedtime Is Keeping Kids Awake
Letting your child fall asleep to their favorite show may be the easiest way to get them to bed, but it could also be the worst way.
Poor Sleep Habits Might Make Losing Weight More Difficult
A study found that normal sleeping habits carried the power to make or break a person’s success in losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, regardless of the person’s nutrition or exercise habits.
Glass Batteries Could Soon Power Our Devices
The man who helped to invent the lithium-ion battery has now introduced a more efficient, fast-charging glass battery that could soon make its way to market.
This Popular 1980s Video Game Could Prevent PTSD
Typically, people are treated for PTSD after symptoms start to emerge, but this study was the first to focus on therapeutic intervention before their onset.
Lonely People Tend to Be More Self-Centered
The connection between loneliness and self-centeredness feeds on itself to amplify feelings on both sides.
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.
Study Confirms What Mothers Already Know: They’re Tired
Having children in the household was the only factor linked to sleep deprivation for women 45 years and younger.
Many Hookah Labels Mislead Customers About Nicotine Content: Study
Many hookah products have misleading labels — some with triple the amount of nicotine listed on the labels — according to new research.
Untreatable Gonorrhea Is Becoming a Problem
Even high-income countries with state-of-the-art healthcare are facing cases of gonorrhea that have become resistant to treatment via any known antibiotics.
Colon Cancer Rates Are Increasing Among Millennials
In what researchers are calling a historic reversal in cancer incidence, colon and rectal cancer rates among millennials and young adults are climbing.
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.
Chronic Stress Linked to Higher Levels of Obesity
Researchers measured cortisol levels in hair samples of obese people and discovered that these levels were much higher in the participants.
Obesity May Erase Taste Buds
The new findings suggest there may be an underlying physical mechanism, similar to addiction traits among substance abuse, contributing to the national weight trends.
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.
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