Breast Cancer Risk Increases With Alcohol Consumption: Report
Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women, and the risk grows the more someone drinks alcohol, a new report found.
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.
Circadian Clock Disruptions Could Impact Your Waistline
A new study on your body’s internal clock could lead to innovative new treatments for obesity.
Dirty Money: Cash Has More Disease-Causing Bacteria Than You Think
Dirty money often refers to money obtained illegally, but it turns out that it can be taken far more literally.
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.
Can Eating Chocolate Prevent Irregular Heartbeat?
A study found that adults who ate dark chocolate one to three times a month were 10 to 20 percent less likely to develop atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat.
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.
Check Your Sunscreen for These Harmful Ingredients
Don't simply be swayed by that high SPF rating when choosing a sunscreen.
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.
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.
Why People With Colon Cancer May Want to Eat More Nuts
In a study of people with stage II colon cancer, those who ate tree nuts slashed their chance of cancer recurrence and death roughly in half.
Scrub Away Cellulite With Coffee Grounds?
Scrubs made with coffee grounds can give your skin an extra boost from the antioxidants, and the caffeine can tighten the skin.
New Guidelines Say Infants and Toddlers Should Avoid Fruit Juice
Fruit juice is often high in sugar, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics is revising their guidelines for its consumption at a young age.
Mushrooms Are More Nutritious When Cooked This Way
A new study explores the various ways we cook mushrooms and what impact each method has on their nutritional value.
South African Doctors Perform Second Successful Penis Transplant
The recipient was a 40-year-old man who lost his penis 17 years ago due to complications after a ritual circumcision.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Are Living Nearly Twice as Long
Survival rates for women diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body are increasing two-fold.
How to Remedy Constant Workplace Snacking
Is your office culture causing you to mindlessly snack throughout the day and pack on the pounds as a result?
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.
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.
Scientists Reveal New Prostate Cancer Vaccine
After receiving the vaccine, 77 percent of trial patients' tumors stopped growing, and 45 percent of trial patients saw tumor shrinkage.
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.
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.
Nacho Cheese From Gas Station Causes Botulism Outbreak
A gas station in California's capital city is under investigation for ten cases of botulism from nacho cheese consumption.
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.
Doctor’s Age May Influence Patient Death
Older physicians are tied to a higher death rate among hospital patients, shows a new study.
Teen Depression May Be Linked to Hippocampus Size
In a study, Mexican-American students with larger hippocampus brain areas had heightened sensitivity to depressive symptoms.
Mussel Secretions May Help Reduce Scars
Researchers created a mussel-based glue that also led to a healthier functioning of skin cells after a wound had healed.
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.
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.
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
Researchers Get Closer to First Lab-Grown Blood Stem Cells
The breakthrough puts the researchers on pace to make a tremendous impact on patients with genetic disease.
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.
Why Women Apologize So Much and How to Stop
Why are women serial apologizers, and how do we stop saying 'sorry' for unnecessary offenses?
HIV Epidemic May Come to an End by 2025, Predicts Study
Current goals in place that seek to reduce new yearly infections to 12,000 cases in the U.S. by 2025 are already showing signs of success.
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.
10 Sex Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Read about why people prefer coffee over sex, and other surprising sex facts.
Warning: Parasites May Be Wrapped Up in That Sushi Roll
While most cases of ingesting the parasite have been in Japan, people in other countries are also at risk.
4 Beneficial Foods for Breastfeeding
Here are four superfoods that breastfeeding moms may want to add to their diet.
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.
Women Are Genetically Predisposed to Developing PTSD
Overall, women are twice as likely to develop PTSD than men.
Inexpensive Drug for Bleeding After Childbirth Proves to Saves Lives
In studying ways to reduce maternal mortality from childbirth hemorrhaging, a group of researchers revisited tranexamic acid, a drug invented in the 1960s by a Japanese woman.
People Who Mix Energy Drinks With Alcohol Act More Drunk
In a study, perceived levels of intoxication increased by 51 percent among participants given a drink also labeled as an energy drink.
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.
Coffee’s Health Benefits Are Something to Buzz About
Go ahead — have that second cup of coffee.
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.
Avocados Are Causing Serious Hand Injuries
The issue has become so commonplace that doctors in London prepare themselves for a “post-brunch surge” of avocado slicing injuries on Saturday afternoons.
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.
Smartphones Could Help Discharge Emergency Room Patients Faster
On average, patients whose doctors received lab results on a smartphone left the hospital 26 minutes faster than patients whose physicians had to check the hospital’s electronic system.
Cervical Cancer Screening Should Continue Past Age 65
Rates of cervical cancer actually remain at the same level until the age of 85, after which disease incidence begins to drop sharply.
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