A new study looked at women’s ability to read facial expressions while on birth controlWhile birth control can help with many conditions, it often can result in side effects. Getty Images Nearly two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age are currently using contraception. The most common methods used are femaleRead More →
From treating depression to helping manage alcohol addiction, researchers say legal medical “magic mushrooms” have many potential benefits.Psilocybin may have many potential benefits, but none have yet to be approved by the FDA. Getty Images Soft lighting. Comfortable furniture. Art decorating the walls. To the untrained eye, this setting appearsRead More →
Nearly all states have widespread flu activity. Flu activity rose significantly over the last week, with nearly every state in the union now reporting widespread activity. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) expects influenza activity to remain elevated for the next several weeks. Since October 1, 2018, there have beenRead More →
Researchers say a vast majority of patients lose weight and shed their diabetes diagnosis. Other experts urge caution, however. If 75 percent of the obese patients with type 2 diabetes achieved remission after gastric bypass surgery, would you say it sounds too good to be true? A recent study published in the Diabetologia journalRead More →
New research suggests binge drinking can make changes to your cells and make you crave alcohol even more. What does binge drinking do to your cells? That’s a question you may have never asked before, but new research suggests binge drinking could be causing enduring changes to your DNA thatRead More →
Here’s what you need to know about this recent food recall and how to protect yourself. General Mills recently issued a voluntary recall on one of its flour products due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The company said the recall applies only to five-pound bags of its Gold MedalRead More →
Most people understand coughing and sneezing can spread germs that cause illness, but the speed and distance they can travel might surprise you. “Bless you.” This simple saying is often heard after someone sneezes. For many people it’s a common courtesy that’s become so engrained in them it’s an automaticRead More →
Cities and states are starting to approve bans on vaping in public places, such as bars and restaurants. At one point in history, smoking cigarettes was permitted almost anywhere. Outdoors and indoors, from offices to hospitals, it didn’t matter, especially on television. It took decades — after the objective andRead More →
The popular diet has come under scrutiny by some people in the health and wellness community. Originally designed in the 1920s to treat epilepsy, the ketogenic — or “keto” — diet has become one of the most popular weight loss trends over the past couple of years. Everyone, from celebritiesRead More →
Making sure kids aren’t afraid of needles can help keep them healthy in the long term. One of the worst things to witness as a parent is your child in pain. But many of us, along with our pediatricians, dismiss the anxiety and pain that can come with vaccines. AdultsRead More →