Many people treat themselves with unproven herbal supplements, not caring whether science has gotten around to proving the effectiveness of the supplement for a particular complaint. In the meantime, researchers are slowly catching up on the backlog of untested health … Read More

Taylor Lautner was bullied in school? I bet those bullies hope they don’t meet him in a dark alley now. After fierce training for his role as a teen werewolf in the “Twilight” series of movies, his now famously in-shape … Read More

Who would have ever thought that we would have to make a choice between saving our bones and saving our hearts?  For most, taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement seems reasonable to prevent osteoporosis, but according to a recent … Read More

Do most of your friends wear glasses or have tattoos like you do?  Turns out that humans are hard-wired to have more positive regard for individuals who have similar physical characteristics. A paper that included four separate studies reinforced the theory … Read More

Sunscreen pill? Yup, you read that right, suntan lotion might be a thing of the past if a new pill that protects you from UV rays is successfully developed reports ABC News. The secret to this pill rests in coral … Read More

An anti-cancer virus has been developed in Canada and is exciting news in the world of what’s known as oncolytic viruses. oncolytic viruses are anti-cancer viruses that actually attack and shrink cancerous cells and tumors. And while this news is … Read More

Losing your virginity at an early age, ladies, could lead to divorce later in life. Sounds a little out there, right? But a new study has linked women who lost their virginity at an early age to a higher risk … Read More

In the past several years, some research has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids, usually considered a health panacea, could actually increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. A recent study contends that’s just not true. While lifestyle choices, such as … Read More

Bird flu is on the rise yet again, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Bird flu (also known as avian flu) is a virus that is common naturally in birds but can also infect humans. Since 2003, … Read More

Red, rojo, rouge, rosso? No matter your native language, the color red evokes emotional and physical responses different from those of other colors. When you think of red, you probably formulate strong mental images such as a ripe apple, a … Read More

When it comes to snacking, size matters.  A recent study reports that when two groups were offered unlimited consumption of candy, one group ate double the amount of the same candy offered to a second group of subjects.  The difference?  … Read More

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial things mothers can do to nurture and nourish babies. Most health agencies recommend that when biologically feasible, women should breastfeed babies exclusively for the first six months. The benefits of breastfeeding … Read More

According to the CDC, 25 percent of U.S. adults are living with prehypertension, an elevated blood pressure level that is high but not quite high enough to be considered hypertension. If not addressed, this condition can lead to cardiovascular problems … Read More

Dropping dead from a sudden heart attack is a preventable tragedy for the average woman. That’s because lifestyle plays a big role in determining which women do or don’t experience sudden fatal heart attacks. A large-scale study published in 2011 supports … Read More

Beyonce is pregnant as we all heard straight from the source at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in Los Angeles. Beyonce and husband Jay-Z are expecting their first child together and there’s no doubt that’s going to … Read More

A study done at a university in Canada found that Facebook might be contributing to feelings of jealousy, specifically towards your significant other. Facebook might be fueling that little green-eyed monster in your head as you scroll through your partners’ Facebook page. … Read More

Lowering cholesterol may seem like a difficult feat, but a recent study found that a rice-based supplement could help to lower your LDL-cholesterol level by nearly 25 percent. The supplement, derived from red yeast rice, also appears to help fend … Read More

With the help of the Internet and “sexting,” online infidelity on the rise.  A recent online study was done to look at men and women’s behaviors when it comes to cheating via the web and “sexting.”  (Sexting is when a … Read More

National Dog Day is being celebrated in the U.S. today. Started in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a pet lifestyle expert and writer, National Dog Day draws attention to the very high number of dogs that need saving each year. Paige, … Read More

Antidepressants cut cancer risk? Word from a large study out of England says yes. The study published in the British Journal of Cancer states that antidepressants known as tricyclic antidepressants were seen to quite significantly reduce the risk of brain … Read More