Dec 29, 2015
A third of homes in a University of Houston random study were contaminated with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, apparently tracked in by shoes.
People living in sunny regions have about one-sixth the rate of pancreatic cancer as those in cloudy climes.
People with autism, asked to devise fresh uses for mundane objects, came up with more original and creative ideas than those in a control group.
British scientists report that seniors that feel at least three years younger than their chronological age have almost half the early death rate of those that say they feel more than a year older.
Nov 30, 2015
Despite ambitious resolutions, a new study finds we tend to dramatically increase our intake of calorie-rich foods after winter holiday feasting—although we manage to work in more veggies too.
Immersing ourselves in a tablet or computer before bedtime disturbs sleep patterns and may change our body’s natural circadian rhythms.
Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.
In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.
Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.
A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.
The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.
Nov 25, 2015
A recent landmark Stanford University study in the Wall Street Journal, “Forever Young Broad Band Light” (FYBBL) reveals a light therapy that changes the way skin ages using an advanced form of intense pulse light (IPL), a four-pass technique, and collagen boosting.
Nov 25, 2015 ● By Bernice Teplitsky
A metastudy published in the Journal of Periodontology in 2007 found a strong positive correlation between stress and psychological factors such as distress, anxiety and depression and gum disease.
Nov 25, 2015 ● By Eric Nagaj
With a migraine, the brain may be called upon to vicariously complete the digestive process, functions for which it is not suited.
Oct 30, 2015
In two studies, students with high amounts of gratitude were happier and had more self-esteem than students focused on material goals.