Breastfeeding May Lower Blood Pressure Later On
Moms who breastfeed their babies for at least six months may experience lower blood pressure later on in life.
Health Benefits of Spices
Spices not only add flavor to your food, they also provide a variety of health-related benefits.
Time to Ditch the Diet Soda
Switching from regular soda to diet doesn’t necessarily do a body good. Super sweet fake sugars can dull your sweet sense and impact your body like real sugar.
Diabetes-Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk
Know the signs of diabetes and take steps to help reduce your risk such as getting regular exercise and managing your weight.
Fit May Be More Important Than Being Thin
Skinny does not necessarily mean healthy, especially when it comes to heart health.
Higher Blood Sugar, More Memory Problems
Even if you don’t have diabetes, those with higher blood sugar levels are more likely to have problems with memory.
Studying The Health Secrets of 90+ Year Olds
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers are focused on the health and lifestyle issues of Americans over the age of 90.
Younger Women With Diabetes Have Higher Heart Disease Risk
Younger and middle-aged women who have type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk of heart disease than previously thought.
Grapes Go With The Holidays
Grapes can be used to accent the table centerpiece, garnish the turkey, and are a must when serving your fruit and cheese plate. Here are some creative recipes for the holiday season.
Hereditary High Cholesterol Often Overlooked
Hereditary high blood cholesterol can cause premature heart disease and is often overlooked and left untreated worldwide.
Lung Cancer Screening Encouraged for Those at High Risk
A new online assessment tool is available to help people decide if they are considered ‘high risk’ and would benefit from a CT screening for lung cancer.
Kids with Asthma More Likely Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Children exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to suffer from asthma and are at an increased risk of other lung health problems.
Why There’s No Cure for Colds
Cold viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses every year and cost the United States more than $40 billion a year, but we are still a long way from a cure.
New Insight on Brain Neurotransmitters and Weight Control
Serotonin and adrenaline combo may work together to boost production of a “fat dissolving” enzyme.
Good Nutrition Helps Mesothelioma Patients
Patients who are able to maintain good nutritional status during their mesothelioma treatment are more likely to be survivors.
Where Primal Fear Originates
Like to be scared? That feeling comes from our primeval “fight or flight” response to a threat, such as being chased by a man-eating animal.
Halloween Science: Candy, Fear, and Costumes
Researchers look into the health effects to the body from candy, costume make-up, and fear.
‘Gut Flora’ Transplants Help Those with Crohn’s & C. Diff
Microbes from a healthy lower GI tract can be transferred into those with C. diff infection or Crohn’s disease as an effective treatment.