Lefties Are More Likely to Have This Face Shape and Tuberculosis Risk
The association between face shape and tuberculosis susceptibility could be a genetic modification finding its roots in the genes that determine left-handedness, the study said.
Sitting Too Much Is Especially Risky for People With Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes patients, remaining in a seated position for several hours can affect blood levels negatively.
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.
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.
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.
Italians Are the Healthiest People in the World: Report
Could marinara sauce be the true fountain of youth?
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.
Study Finds Fathers Play a Role in Determining the Sex of Their Children
A father has more to do with the sex of his offspring than you might think.
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...
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.
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.
The Science Behind the Chocolates That Combat Fatigue and Stress
Looking for extra energy or to ease your stress? Addictive Wellness Chocolates are the all-natural solution for combatting stress and fatigue that doesn't compromise taste.
Does Alcohol Type Affect Your Mood?
How does drinking beer or liquor, for example, variably change your mood? Researchers set to find out by studying various types of alcohol.
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.
High-Tech Melatonin Product Promotes Better Sleep
A new melatonin product called REMfresh helps people sleep longer and better than traditional melatonin pills do.
Meditation Could Help Anxiety Sufferers Improve Their Focus
A study found that incorporating just 10 minutes of meditation into one's daily routine could help to greatly reduce wandering thoughts and improve focus.
Smoking While Pregnant May Not Cause Mental Illness
When the researchers considered other factors that could have contributed to mental illness, the connection between smoking and severe mental illness was no longer strong.
Swimming Lessons May Help Babies Stand Sooner
The typical timeline that babies learn to stand occurs around 9 to 12 months of age, but babies given swimming lessons in a study could stand at just 4 months old.
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.
Drunk Eyewitnesses to Crimes May Be More Reliable Than You Think
Researchers believe these surprising results were because alcohol blocks new information — including false information.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
Think Twice Before Swimming In a Public Pool This Summer
Multiple studies involving aquatic facilities across the U.S. found incidence of people falling ill from exposure to bacteria that lingers even in pools that are chemically treated.
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.
Heavy Alcohol Use Affects Young Men and Women’s Brains Differently
It’s no secret that long-term, heavy alcohol consumption alters brain function. In a recent study from researchers from Finland, young men and women who...
Chronic Lack of Sleep May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers are further revealing why getting consistent, sufficient sleep is crucial to brain health as we age.
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.
Reading Aloud May Improve Memory Retention
If you have a tendency to forget things, you might want to read aloud what you want to remember.
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.
Psst…Have You Heard? Gossiping May Actually Be Good for Your Health
It turns out that not all gossip is entirely bad, considering such chatter releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin which researchers link to forming beneficial social interactions.
E-Cigarettes May Be Beneficial to People Who Want to Stop Smoking
New research studied whether vaping is "safer" than smoking nicotine cigarettes.
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.
At-Home Medication Errors Are on the Rise in America
The number of medication errors in American homes has doubled since 2000.
Sitting Too Much Can Speed up the Aging Process
When the association between exercise and sedentary behavior was explored, it showed that swapping sitting time with even light activity had great positive long term effects on one's health.
Deadly Bacteria Could Be Lurking in Your Beauty Products
How often do you replace your skin care and makeup products? Here's why you should stick to the expiration dates and avoid using testers in stores.
New Startup Teaches Autistic People How to Code
This is an incredible opportunity for people with autism who could make great coders and engineers due to their intrinsic attention to details and fascination with repetitive tasks.
Beauty Products Marketed to Black Women Have a Higher Chance to Be Toxic: Report
One out of every 12 beauty products marketed to Black women in the U.S. contains highly hazardous ingredients, according to a new report.
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.
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.
Social Life May Be Linked to Sense of Smell as We Age
While women performed better than men during the olfactory testing, a significant association was found for women between the odor identification and their overall social lives.
Running May Increase Life Expectancy
New research shows that every hour you run could extend your life by seven hours.
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.
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.
Segregated Neighborhoods Increase Heart Attack Risk for Black Americans: Study
These findings are extra relevant because African Americans already are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack.
Scientists Create Topical Drug That Tans Skin
Scientists have developed a topical drug that darkens skin pigmentation without the sun's rays.
FDA Says BPA Is Safe for Use in Packaging and More
Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, has often been considered a harmful substance found in plastics and resins by the general public.
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.
Study Finds Parents Are Teaching Kids the Wrong Things About Screen Time
A study led by Common Sense Media found that parents spend more than nine hours a day with screen media.
Lost That Loving Feeling? Low Oxytocin Levels Could Be to Blame
Research reveals that people with low levels of oxytocin, sometimes due to medical conditions, perform poorly on empathy exercises.
Social Media Could Be Sabotaging Your Sex Life
A new study says social media sites like Facebook and Instagram are making people feel less confident and secure about their appearance.
Try These 6 Tricks to Kickstart Your Metabolism
Feeling like you’ve hit a plateau in your weight loss journey? Try these metabolism boosting tricks to help get you closer to your pound-shedding goals.
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