For generations, humans have believed that there was some sort of major differentiator between the brains of males and females. New research has shown that although human brains do show some differences between sexes, there […]
Category: WELLNESS
Stressed And Overworked, Three-Quarters Of Women Are Simply Burnt Out
A new study has shown that the majority of women are suffering from severe anxiety because of excessive working hours and high levels of stress. More than 70% of all women featured in the study […]
There’s A Reason Why Some People Think BS Is Profound
We all know that person who is quick to offer some nonsensical quote in any and every situation. It turns out that there may be a reason for that. Studies show that people try to […]
Potentially Dangerous Free Radicals Detected In E-cigarette Vapor
While many people tout e-cigarettes as being relatively harmless alternatives to traditional cigarettes, they might not be as safe as everyone thinks. E-cigarettes have been found to produce highly-reactive molecules called free radicals that are […]
Pharma Company That Raised Drug Price 5,000% Just Got Lowered A Peg By Rival Companies
The plan of Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli to drastically increase the price of an old medication appears to have backfired. While the CEO received an extremely large amount of public backlash for the move, […]
HIV/AIDS Treatment Drug Has Shown To Be Effective In Prevention
As HIV/AIDs experts gather in Zimbabwe for the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa to try to find ways of stemming the spread of the virus, news of a major medical […]
Shocking Study Finds AIDS Is Second Leading Cause Of Adolescent Deaths Globally
Despite massive efforts to stem the spread of the HIV virus, a report released by the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says that the number of AIDS related adolescent deaths has tripled in the past […]
Wealth Still Dictates Life Expectancy And The Gap Is Only Increasing
Wealth inequality is having a larger impact on life expectancy than ever before. While life expectancy is generally increasing, most of the gains are being solely enjoyed by wealthier individuals and not so much by […]
This Amazing Drug Used For Diabetes Could See Patients Live Longer Than 120 Years
A popular diabetes drug is ready to test on humans – for something other than treating diabetes. A new clinical trial will determine if the drug can actually allow people to live a healthy life […]
Here Are Two More Benefits Moms Should Consider When Breastfeeding
New research shows that breastfeeding is beneficial to both the child and the mother. By consuming breast milk, the child has a better ability to fight diseases. Illnesses such as stomach viruses and ear infections […]
Loudmouth Sports Coaches At Risk Of Long Term Vocal Damage
Loud, sideline yelling sports coaches are vulnerable to both short-term and long-term damage to their vocal cords. Although all coaches fall into this category, it seems as if U.S. college basketball coaches do more yelling […]
This Study Just Proved That Light Therapy Can Help Non-Seasonal Depression Too
A new study has shown that being exposed to certain types of light through ”light therapy” can be used to treat depression. The treatment is particularly useful during the time of the year when days […]
Painkiller Addiction Enslaves A Staggering One In Four Americans
Opioid addiction is a very serious matter in the United States, as more than one-fourth of all Americans are either addicted to opiate painkillers or they are very close to someone who is addicted. This […]
Mutant Mosquitoes Are The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against Malaria
U.S. scientists have made a major breakthrough in the war against malaria, which claims one million lives each year. They have bred a genetically modified (GM) malaria infection resistant mosquito. If the results of laboratory […]
Sleeping Longer Than Usual Is Shown To Cause Serious Health Problems
New research from the University of Pittsburgh has shown that the coveted time of relaxation could be causing health issues. Catching some extra sleep on your days off can lead to metabolic problems such as […]
Nanosubmarines Might Be The Drug Delivery Method Of The Future
Scientists from Rice University have managed to create a micro-submarine that can be used to deliver drugs to patients in a more effective manner. The tiny submarine is only 244 atoms in size, and it […]
The Drugs Created To Help Us Are Fueling The Emergence Of Superbugs
Many bacterial staph infections, which are also known as MRSA, are becoming increasingly resistant to common treatment methods. As MRSA becomes harder to combat with typical medications, many people are starting to die or have […]
Dozens Reported Ill As Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Spreads To Six States
The news for Chipotle Mexican Grill keeps getting worse as the restaurant’s food-poisoning crisis appears to be far from over. It is now reported that an E. coli outbreak linked to the chain has spread […]
Parasitic Worms Might Help Women Struggling With Infertility
A new study shows that being infected with a certain species of parasitic worm increases a woman’s fertility. Researchers conducted the nine-year study in Bolivia and evaluated 986 indigenous women – known as Tsimane – […]
This Alcoholism Drug Could Have A Major Impact On AIDS Cure
A drug that is designed to combat alcohol addiction could be used as part of a cure for HIV/AIDS. The medication would supposedly be able to activate dormant HIV that is hiding in the body […]
This Headband Could Give Visually Impaired People Greater Freedom
Developers from technology company Chaotic Moon have created a conceptual new device that would be able to improve the lives of people who have a hard time seeing. The device is called Sentiri, and it […]
Study Finds That More Sex Doesn’t Necessarily Lead To A Happier Relationship
While research has shown that sex makes people happy, there’s a limit to how much pleasure can be obtained through making love. A recent study from the University of Toronto, Mississauga shows that having sex […]
Sarcasm Might Be More Beneficial Than You Think
It turns out that there might be some surprising benefits of making sarcastic remarks. Being sarcastic can lead to greater creativity, for both those on the giving and receiving ends of sarcasm. Indeed, when used […]
Pigeons Might Just Have A Career In The Healthcare Industry
Pigeons get a bad rap for being on the lower end of the intelligence scale in the aviary family. However, this reputation is not well-deserved. For one, the birds are known for their ability to […]
Obesity Before Pregnancy Puts Babies At Twice The Risk For Infancy Death
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows that women who are considered obese when they become pregnant are 200 percent more likely to lose their baby before they are one […]
Newly Discovered Bacterial Gene Could Result In A Serious Medical Crisis
Worry about the possibility of treatment-resistant super bacteria is continuing to grow, as scientists have recently identified a gene that makes bacteria immune to the polymyxin line of antibiotics. The polymyxin antibiotics are often used […]
Reverse The Damage Caused To Your Liver From Alcohol By Drinking Coffee
New research shows that coffee is actually very good for the liver. Drinking coffee multiple times throughout the course of a day can lead to major improvements in the organ, even in people who consume […]
Chlamydia Cases Soar Into Millions As Health Officials Caution STD Epidemic
In the United States, an increasing number of people are being infected with sexually transmitted diseases. Many health professionals have stated that the situation is an epidemic. According to health statistics that have been released […]
Dangerous Business Practices Of This Supplement Company Prompts U.S. Crackdown
Authorities in the United States are coming down hard on one dietary-supplement company as part of a massive industry sweep. The company is being accused of misleading consumers about the ingredients in their supplements and […]
American Medical Association Fighting Hard To End Rampant Drug Ads
The American Medical Association (AMA) is disgruntled with the fact that drug companies are advertising directly to customers. These advertisements often sway patients into obtaining more costly medical services and increase the demand for therapies. […]