Medical Health.
Insomnia Linked To Higher Rate Of Future Hospitalization
By Christie Rizk | May 10, 2013 11:29 AM EDT
A new study shows that insomnia may be linked to higher rates of health service usage in the middle-aged and elderly.
"Girl, Shut It!" Study Finds People Don't Like Women Who 'Fat Talk'
By Nsikan Akpan | May 09, 2013 04:21 PM EDT
Psychologists find that women who make self-disparaging remarks about their body image are less liked by friends.
Top 10 Reasons Pets Are Good For Your Health
By Lizette Borreli | May 09, 2013 02:34 PM EDT
Owning a furry animal can get you in shape, boost your immunity, and aid your heart for a healthier you.
Fish Oil May Not Prevent Heart Attack In Healthy People, A New Study Suggests
By Christie Rizk | May 09, 2013 01:05 PM EDT
Omega-3 fatty acids may not offer previously claimed health benefits to certain individuals, a new study finds.
Men Who Experience Sexual Harassment Are Likely To "Purge" In Attempts To Control Weight
By Susan Scutti | May 09, 2013 01:16 PM EDT
Sexual harassment , in its many different forms, may trigger unhealthy eating behaviors in both men and women.
Gut Microbiota In Babies May Predict Obesity
By Susan Scutti | May 09, 2013 05:01 PM EDT
The composition of gut microbiota in a newborn baby's gut has been linked to the rate of early infant growth.
Eating Peppers Linked To Lower Risk Of Parkinson's, Study Suggests
By Nsikan Akpan | May 09, 2013 08:40 AM EDT
People who eat peppers on a regular basis - 2 to 4 per week -- have a lower risk of developing the neurological disease.
Addicted to Pregnancy? Couple Expecting 17th Baby, Used Fertility Drug Clomid
By Evan Winchester | May 08, 2013 08:56 PM EDT
Christi and Dave Carson of Lake Elsinore, California, already have nine boys and seven girls, and the fertility drug Clomid has the couple pregnant with their seventeenth child.
Exercise Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk 30% By Improving "Good Estrogen" Ratio
By Evan Winchester | May 08, 2013 08:40 PM EDT
More anti-cancer "good estrogen" found in women who exercised than inactive control group. A new study finds that fitness can significantly lower breast cancer risk.
Young At Heart: Researchers Identify A Protein That Could Help Treat Age-Related Heart Failure
By Christie Rizk | May 09, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
In a new study, researchers describe how a protein called GDF-11 rejuvenated the hearts of old mice.
Family Dining On A Budget: Healthy Fast Food Alternatives On-The-Go
By Lizette Borreli | May 08, 2013 08:57 PM EDT
These tips for healthy fast food dining will satisfy cravings and leave you feeling guilt-free.
Robots Sniff Breath, Smell Feet; Japanese Researchers Develop Technology To Assist Elderly [VIDEO]
By Matthew Mientka | May 08, 2013 05:25 PM EDT
In what could be a precursor to robots assisting with all of your daily tasks, CrazyLabo and the Kitakyusha National College of Technology have developed robotic technology to help with personal hygiene.
Australia Fat Tax: Levies On Junk Food Is The Latest In The Fight Against Obesity
By Anoopa Singh | May 08, 2013 04:53 PM EDT
Australia's Obesity Policy Coalition reveals its plans for a fat tax to tip the scales in a healthier direction.
Cell Phones Already Deemed Safe; San Francisco Lawmakers Drop Fight For Radiation Right-To-Know Ordinance
By Anoopa Singh | May 08, 2013 04:13 PM EDT
San Francisco lawmakers back off on previous pleads for laws that would force vendors to disclose information about the hazards of various devices.
Walnuts And Walnut Oil Can Lower Risk For Heart Disease
By Susan Scutti | May 08, 2013 02:59 PM EDT
A nutritional study reveals the cardiovascular benefits of eating whole walnuts or walnut oil.
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