Diabetes and heart disease are alarmingly common in the United States, impacting the health and well-being of millions. Surprisingly, sugar and refined carbohydrates found in processed foods are the culprits, rather than saturated fat, according to a study conducted at…
Boost your brain power and improve your memory with a simple exercise you can do at home. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have discovered that performing hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks can produce…
The typical American diet is filled with too much of a killer fat linked to cancer and heart disease. It’s time to rid your meals of this unhealthy substance through some easy dietary changes. A study at the University of…
If you have kids, you might want to pay extra attention to the medical tests they undergo. A study at the Mayo Clinic found that many children are needlessly exposed to radiation through unnecessary chest x-rays. What’s worse is that…
The moment you step into a public restroom, you likely begin to wonder about the bacteria lurking around. What kind of microorganisms are growing and what risks do they pose to our health? Researchers at San Diego State University set…
Heart disease is an increasing concern for the aging population, and researchers from Michigan State University have discovered a frequently overlooked risk factor for heart complications – an unhappy marriage. Studies have found that older individuals in strained marriages are…
As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to injuries and illness. But there’s a straightforward anti-aging activity that takes only seconds to do and can help minimize the damage that time does to your muscles and organs – standing…
It’s alarming, but doctors are not doing enough to combat one of the most widespread health problems affecting people around the globe. The issue is that they can’t even recognize the problem at hand. Researchers at the University of Liverpool…
Wheat, barley, and rye contain gluten, which can lead to numerous health difficulties. However, scientists at Columbia University have discovered that non-gluten proteins found in these foods, especially wheat, could also cause immune reactions that may be dangerous to one’s…
An increasing number of U.S. veterans who have served in the Middle East have reported persistent and puzzling medical problems. However, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that a dietary supplement called coenzyme…