Quitting Smoking? Here Are Some Key Steps to Kicking the Habit
Setting a goal that's realistic is the best way to achieve it, study says.
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.
Eat More Fiber to Avoid Painful, Creaky Knees
Researchers found that the higher the dietary fiber intake, the lower the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee.
Drones to the Rescue: Flying Defibrillators Reach People Faster Than Ambulances
Swedish researchers found that attaching defibrillators to high-tech drones shaved off an average of 16 minutes for response times, a difference that can mean life or death for heart attack patients.
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.
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.
Pregnancy Has Long-Lasting Impact on a Woman’s Brain: Study
Researchers found that pregnancy reduces gray matter in certain areas of the brain, helping the woman bond with her new baby and prepare for motherhood.
Bright Light Therapy May Have Potential to Treat Bipolar Depression
The study showed that sixty-eight percent of of patients with bipolar depression improved with bright light therapy versus only 22 percent of patients on the placebo box.
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.
Cholesterol Drugs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk: Study
Cholesterol-busting drugs known as statins may also protect patients from developing Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study in JAMA Neurology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optimism Increases Longevity, Reduces Risk of Cancer Death: Study
Seeing the glass half-full may be more than a way to view life – it may actually help you live longer.
‘Sickbit’ App Aims to Detect Illness 24 Hours in Advance
The idea behind this wearable device is that if most people had a half day notice that illness was imminent, they could better plan for the sickness and ultimately their recovery.
Lawmakers Ask Hospitals to Stop Simultaneous Surgeries
It’s a widespread practice that apparently has been going on for quite some time: One surgeon overseeing multiple surgeries at the same time.
US Panel Urges Young Women to Take Daily Folic Acid Supplements
For women planning on becoming pregnant, and especially for those who already are, experts highly recommend incorporating a folic acid supplement to prevent brain and spine birth defects.
Most Cookbooks Lack Sufficient Food-Safety Information, Study Says
The study authors found a particular grievance with a common characteristic of cookbooks: using the duration of cooking in place of an internal temperature reading.
High Levels of This Inherited Protein May Cause Heart Attack, Stroke
Along with cholesterol levels and blood pressure, Lipoprotein(a) is another factor that should be checked at the doctor.
Fecal Transplants Shown to Improve Autistic Symptoms in Children
Overall, the children in the study saw a 25 percent improvement in behavioral symptoms and an improvement of 80 percent in gastrointestinal symptoms.
Study Finds No Link Between Flu Vaccine and Autism
A study shows that there’s no link between receiving a flu vaccine during pregnancy and the child’s risk of being diagnosed with autism later in life.
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.
Talking to Ourselves May Help Us Control Our Emotions
The simple act of talking to ourselves may do wonders for dealing with our emotions in stressful situations.
Menopausal Women May Be More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease
Glucose metabolism, key to cellular functioning, was found to be lower in women who were transitioning into menopause and who were already menopausal.
Teen Creates Bra That Detects Breast Cancer
Julian Rios Cantu, an 18-year-old teen from Mexico, was determined to create the cancer-detecting bra, called "Eva," after witnessing his own mother's struggle with breast cancer.
Scientists Have Removed HIV from the Genes of Infected Mice
The researchers had conducted previous experiments on mice using CRISPR/Cas9 but with less impressive results.
Study Uncovers Possible Link Between Asthma and Insomnia
New research shows that 37 percent of people with asthma also have “clinically significant” insomnia.
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.
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...
Author Gessie Thompson Shares Her Battle With Fibroids and Naturalistic Solution
We spoke with author and activist Gessie Thompson about her 14-year struggle with fibroids and how the disorder inspired her to take action by helping other women heal.
Brain Cells Actually Favor One Parent’s Genes Over the Other
The new study adds a wrinkle to the current understanding of genetics and may hold the answer to the cause and incidence of some brain disorders.
Cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Spike in America
The number of Americans suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could be triple what was previously estimated.
Chicken Tenders Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
Have you purchased frozen chicken breast tenders recently? Check to see if your product is involved in this recall.
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.
Now Printing: 3D Ovaries That Can Produce Offspring in Mice
With this study, researchers hope to help restore fertility and hormone production in women who have undergone ovarian cancer treatments.
FDA Issues Warning About Bogus Autism ‘Therapies’
Many of the so-called therapies for 'curing' autism are dangerous and misinformed, warns the FDA in a recent consumer alert.
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
Breast Implant Type May Increase Risk of Developing Rare Cancer
The FDA believes that evidence it has gathered since 2011 regarding breast cancer cases is enough to warrant a new designation for the rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can occur following breast implants.
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.
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.
Your Voice Could Reveal If You Have Heart Disease
Your voice could be the tell-tale sign of a bad heart, a new study suggests.
Beyond Verbal, a voice analytics company, worked with The Mayo...
Breast Milk Establishes Gut Microbiomes of Babies
The more breast milk the infants received, the more closely their gut’s microbiome resembled their mother’s.
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Sugar breaks down in a reaction known as glycation, and its byproducts can cause damage to brain cells.
Sugar-Laced Paper Kills E. Coli in Drinking Water
Scientists believe they have found a quick, inexpensive way of removing dangerous E. coli bacteria from drinking water.
Graying Hair Could Be an Early Sign of Heart Disease in Men
As hair whitens, there may be an increase in artery damage, inflammation and other health risks that generally indicate the onset of heart disease.
Worrying May Be Good For Your Health
According to experts, worrying the right amount is better than not worrying at all.
Complex Mental Activity May Protect Against Anxiety
Participants were asked to answer memory-based math problems, view images of angry or scared facial expressions and to play a guessing game with rewards.
More Vitamin D May Help Moms Prevent Asthma in Children
Mothers-to-be who are worried about their child developing asthma early in life may want to up their vitamin D intake, a new study suggests.
Gene Therapy That Treats Rare Blindness Gains FDA Approval
Experts believe the cost for the novel treatment may soar to $1 million or more.
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