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Heart Attack Symptoms Ignored by Younger Women
3/14/2015Younger women tend to dismiss the signs indicating that they may be having a heart attack.
Read MoreProtecting Yourself Against Cell Phone Radiation
3/12/2015Industry experts project that there will be 8.5 billion cell phone subscriptions by the end of next year. The world...
Read MoreSleep and Stroke Risk
3/10/2015People who typically sleep for longer than eight hours each night may have an elevated stroke risk compared to those...
Read MoreHand Washing Dishes Trumps the Dishwasher
3/7/2015If you have kids, too much cleanliness leads not necessarily to godliness, but perhaps instead to asthma, allergies, and increased...
Read MorePotentially Deadly Sore Throats
3/5/2015New research has determined that there is a form of bacteria more prevalent than Strep causing sore throats in young...
Read MoreDrinking Up Those Carcinogens
3/3/2015According to new research, soda drinkers are likely to be ingesting a cancer-causing substance on a daily basis.
Read MoreBeware the Plague
2/28/2015Researchers this week reported that they found evidence of bubonic plague in the New York subways.
Read MoreDangers of Too Much Folic Acid
2/26/2015Women who have an excessive intake of folic acid during gestation may give birth to daughters who are at an...
Read MoreSeafood Linked to Autoimmune Disorders
2/24/2015Consuming seafood with high mercury levels may be associated with autoimmune disorders in women of childbearing age.
Read MoreAwe-Inspiring Wonders and Health
2/21/2015The positive emotions we experience when exposed to nature, art, and spirituality may result in an anti-inflammatory effect within the...
Read MoreVeterinary Visits Declining as Pet Health Tanks
2/19/2015Dog owners are taking their pets to the veterinarian for routine care 21 percent less often than in the past,...
Read MorePitfalls of Too Much Jogging
2/17/2015A new study has found that although there are benefits to jogging regularly, more vigorous training is as risky to...
Read MoreBinge Watching TV and Depression
2/14/2015A recent study has found that binge watching television programs may be a warning sign of mental health issues including...
Read MoreDo Your Lightbulbs Cause Cancer?
2/12/2015New research indicates that if you sit under a compact florescent bulb for eight hours, you're going to get a...
Read MoreLiberals May Outlive Conservatives
2/10/2015According to new research, certain areas of the political spectrum may be associated with an earlier mortality.
Read MoreSaying “I Do” to Health Together
2/7/2015Long time couples who team up in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle are more likely to achieve their goals than...
Read MoreBirth Control and Brain Tumors
2/5/2015Taking hormonal contraceptives is associated with a higher chance of developing a glioma, a rare type of brain tumor that...
Read MoreWalnuts Rock
2/3/2015According to a study just completed at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, walnuts may improve memory no...
Read MoreHeavy Workload = Heavy Drinking
1/29/2015New research has found that individuals who work long hours on a regular basis appear to be more likely to...
Read MoreEat Blueberries for Lower Blood Pressure
1/27/2015There is now evidence of that eating blueberries on a regular basis may help lower blood pressure.
Read More“BPA-Free” and Deadly
1/24/2015New studies show that "BPA-free" plastic may be just as bad as the original or even worse-and the original is...
Read MoreThe Right Time of Month to Quit Smoking
1/22/2015For women, the likelihood of quitting smoking may vary quite a bit depending on the time of month you decide...
Read MoreOverwork Takes Toll
1/17/2015Overwork doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke and significantly ups the risk of depression.
Read MoreFast Food Improvements Are Lacking
1/15/2015Despite claims to the contrary, fast food has not really been getting any healthier over the last few years.
Read MoreTexting and Driving During Middle Age
1/13/2015As drivers get older, the risk of making certain errors on the road due to combining texting with driving increases...
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