Just about everyone knows that exercise is good for our bodies and for our brains. And, while most studies regarding physical exercise and brain health have focused on running, walking and aerobic activities, a new […]
Category: WELLNESS
Two Old-Fashioned Drugs Might Contain The Secrets To Beating Cancer
Recent studies have shown that taking some unexpected drugs can increase the likelihood of a person surviving a battle with cancer. Indeed, some of the world’s oldest and most widely used drugs might contain the […]
Head Lice Epidemic Is Growing Worse As Lice Become Resistant To Treatments
Head lice are getting stronger, as the annoying pests are becoming increasingly immune and more resistant to the neurotoxins that are used to eradicate them. The result is that a simple case of head lice […]
Researchers Call On FDA To Remove Rip Off Decongestants From Shelves
A new study has found that pharmaceutical companies are ripping off consumers by selling over-the-counter decongestants that do not really work. Non-prescription cold medicines rake in $8 billion annually. University of Florida researchers have found […]
Tuberculosis Cases In London Are Worse Than Iraq and Rwanda
In the United Kingdom, tuberculosis is quickly becoming a major issue, as some areas of London have higher rates of the disease than countries like Rwanda, Eritrea and Iraq. Statistics show that there were more […]
Use of Dangerous Synthetic Pot Leads To Hospitalization And Is On The Rise
Some strong street drugs known as synthetic pot result in users experiencing highs that resemble the effects of marijuana. However, these man-made, synthesized cannabinoids are not made of marijuana at all. These drugs, more commonly […]
These Scientists Might Have Just Put An End To Balding In Humans Forever
For years, scientists have been searching for ways to activate the hair growth of dormant hair follicles. Recently, scientists from Columbia University Medical Center may have discovered a way to achieve this process, after locating […]
Pediatricians Urge Raising Minimum Age To 21 For Purchasing Cigarettes
It is a relatively well-known fact that most smokers begin the habit while in their teens. And, while the number of teen smokers has decreased for the first time since the 1970s, there are still […]
Scientists Find That Adding Scents To Healthy Foods Makes Them Taste Better
Food scientists are toying with the idea of adding scents to foods in order to make them taste differently. The theory is that since taste and smell are connected, making a food smell different should […]
Science Just Proved That Our Pizza Addiction Is A Real Thing
Cheese craving is a real thing, and new research supports cheese addiction. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan determined that “cheese crack” is real – and so is your addiction. The […]
New World Health Organization Study Finds That Processed Meats Correlate With Cancer
Most people know that eating too much red meat has negative impacts on our health. Now the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a study that indicates processed meats such as ham, sausages and bacon […]
With Just A Hacked 3D Printer, Researcher Prints Living Human Tissue
Using just a hacked 3D printer and some other readily available equipment, biomedical engineer Adam Feinberg is able to print structural replicas of the tissue of human arteries, brains and other organs that could one […]
Clothes That Actually Burn Calories Just By Wearing Them Might Be The Answer To Our Prayers
A new type of exercise apparel may actually help you burn calories – just by wearing them. By incorporating mesh panels and resistance bands into shorts and pants, a person could increase calorie loss and […]
Science Proves We Are Not Hardwired To Fear Snakes But Are Socially Conditioned To
Many people are deathly afraid of snakes. It is actually one of the most common fears in the world. Now researchers are trying to determine at what stage in life we actually become afraid of […]
Clinical Study Results Are Being Unethically Tampered With For Benefit Of Pharma Companies
The results for some clinical studies of antidepressant medications might not be very honest. Some reports are indicating that the results of certain studies may have been changed in order to fit the desired outcomes […]
UNICEF Finds That An Alarming Number Of Countries Don’t Use Basic Hygiene Practices
A recent survey conducted by UNICEF found that 47% of Nigerians do not wash their hands after defecating. UNICEF released the results of the survey on Global Handwashing Day. UNICEF said of the results, “This […]
This Exciting New Drug Might One Day Help Humans Live Longer
One up and coming drug might be able to extend the lifespans of dogs. The drug has already proven to be successful in fruit flies, worms and mice. It could one day even be used […]
Bacteria Fighting 3D Printed Teeth Could Be The Answer To Dental Hygiene
3D printing is gaining popularity with more companies as the technology continues to improve and the costs for printers becomes more reasonable. Companies have the ability to print a wide number of things. Now, scientists […]
Clinical Trial Underway To Determine If Aspirin Can Prevent Recurrence Of Cancer
People have been using aspirin to cure aches and pains for years, as well as to help thin blood to maintain blood pressure and to help prevent cardiac disease. Now, the largest clinical trial of […]
Carbon Nanotubes Discovered In Lungs Of Asthmatic Children Raises Concerns
Carbon nanotubes have begun showing up in the lungs of 64 asthmatic children in Paris, raising questions about the safety of this often praised material. Carbon nanotubes (CNT) have a range of applications from computing […]
New Breakthrough App Could Allow Doctors To Diagnose Autism At Earlier Ages
Scientists from Duke University have created a free app that should make it easier to detect autism in young children. While autism can be better treated when it is detected at early ages, early diagnosis […]
FDA Approved Genetic Testing Company To Offer Health Information To Their Clients
Two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told the genetic testing company 23andMe to stop providing clients with information regarding their health. But recently, the company announced that it will once again provide […]
Groundbreaking New Method For IVF Brings Pregnancy Success Rate Up To 80%
Scientists from Oxford University have developed a new revolutionary method for in-vitro fertilization that would double the success rate of the procedure. With the new method, the rate of success for IVF would become 80%. […]
This Guy Is Going To Have Brain Surgery On Live TV And Plans To Talk During The Procedure
Greg Grindley plans to have his brain operation shown live on the National Geographic Channel. Grindley is having the surgery after being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. The surgery will take place on Sunday […]
Study Finds That People With More Moles Are More Likely To Develop Skin Cancer
ew Research shows that people with 11 or more moles on one arm indicates that they have a higher-than-average risk of developing melanoma or other types of skin cancers. Additionally, people with more than 100 […]
Acetaminophen Is Generally Safe But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Good At Treating Pain
Despite the recent reports of the dangers of acetaminophen, the medicine might be safer than most people believe. However, that does not mean that the medication is necessarily effective in treating pain. Acetaminophen is commonly […]
Magnetic Energy Aimed At The Brain Was Just Shown To Change People’s Belief In God
A seemingly farcical yet totally real study from the University of York in the United Kingdom has discovered that directing magnetic energy into a person’s brain can cause the person to experiences changes in their […]
A Two Year Old Girl Is The Youngest Person To Ever Be Cryogenically Frozen
A two year old girl from Thailand was cryogenically frozen in the hopes that science will one day be able to bring her back to life. She is the youngest person ever to receive this […]
Tylenol Wins First Major Court Case Linking It To Liver Damage But More Cases Are On The Way
The maker of the popular over-the-counter pain reliever Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson, won a legal case in which their medicine was challenged for its possible links to liver damage. A jury in New Jersey ruled […]
New Study Suggests That Our Ancestors Slept Less Than Modern Humans Due To Temperatures
In a new study conducted by American researchers, the results show that our hunter-gatherer ancestors likely had less sleep than we do today. To conduct their research, the scientists studied members of traditional societies in […]