Most people think a diet high in fruits and vegetables will prevent them from getting cancer. However a recent review of the research indicates that there might be less of an association than previously suspected. Just because broccoli may not … Read More

Ever taken a pregnancy test? If so, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) might ring a bell. Naturally produced to support the placenta in pregnant women, HCG is the hormone pregnancy tests detect to give you that plus or minus sign. HCG … Read More

As more and more women enter the workforce, their taste in men is changing.  While in decades past women sought husbands who could provide for them financially, independent ladies can now prioritize other traits when looking for a mate.  Primarily, … Read More

New research suggests that women over 45 who experience migraines with aura are nearly twice as likely to have a stroke. Migraines with aura are headaches that are preceded by visual impairments such as blind spots and blurred vision.  Of the … Read More

There may be one thing that most Democrats and Republicans can agree on: food safety. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which the President signed into law on January 4th, is potentially good news to everyone. Foodborne diseases cause about … Read More

Are you an impulsive eater? When a chocolate chip cookie is calling your name do you resist or give in to the temptation? A recent study suggests that recalling whether or not you ate the cookie might impact future decisions. … Read More

French fries, chicken nuggets and tater tots, oh my!  The diet preferences of many toddlers can make even the sanest parent lose her cool every now and then. Just try persuading a 2-year old to eat Brussels sprouts and suddenly … Read More

Multitasking while you eat may make you gain weight. A recent study had 44 people (half men, half women) either eat lunch with no distractions or while playing the card game solitaire on a computer. The researchers kept the amount of … Read More

Those stuck indoors all day have even more reason to get outside: recent research shows that outdoor activity helps to ward off depression as well as improve your general mental health. The positive effects of exercise have been thoroughly documented … Read More

If you have never tried to quiet your mind with meditation then you are in for a surprise: your mind is a very noisy place. Brain waves are the electrical movements in our brain, and they always happen, even when … Read More

Looking to amp things up this Valentine’s Day? You might try romancing the object of your affection with oysters, chocolate and champagne in the hopes of boosting sexual desire. But do these supposed aphrodisiacs really live up to their erogenous … Read More

O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Juliet stubbed her toe and your kiss will make it all better. It’s true, romantic love may ease physical pain. A study conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that it kissing a … Read More

Children need to follow rules, but if you want your child to be the future President of the United States she may just need to break a few rules as well.  A recent study found that kids that push boundaries … Read More

Bad break-up? Lost your job? Stressful times call for a pint of ice cream eaten straight out of the container with a huge spoon, right? This makes sense, according to a study that found emotions have more influence on food … Read More

It’s the dreaded sound of winter; it starts with just a little sniffle, and before you know it, your kid is in the midst of a full-blown cold – a coughing, sneezing, mucous-producing bundle of germs. And once one person gets … Read More

Salmon has emerged as one of the “super-foods” encouraged by health professionals as a highly nutrient-rich food. But while there are many benefits associated with it, there are also many important facts to know about the salmon that shows up … Read More

Recent research has uncovered a dangerous practice: Giving infants over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications. As adults, we often use OTC cold and cough syrups and pills at the first sign of a cold. We start to sniffle or our … Read More

The common symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, the inability to focus, and clumsiness or carelessness — which are also all common symptoms of childhood. Joking aside, for kids with ADHD, it can be a real struggle to stay seated during … Read More

If you avoid regular exercise, you probably rely on two common excuses: “I don’t have enough time” and “I don’t have enough energy for a sustained workout.”  Well, according to a new study on endurance training, you can’t hide behind … Read More

Losing your job sucks; it can be painful and depressing and it feels like nothing will ever be right again. But that’s okay — feeling that way is normal and a recent study showed that you won’t be mentally at … Read More