The Downside of Getting High
With states across the US continuing to debate the legalization of marijuana, research illuminating certain health risks of marijuana use has become ...
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New Hope For Recovery With A New Type Of Therapy
Neuromuscular Activation, or Neurac, is part of something called closed-chain suspension therapy--part of a system developed by a company called Redc...
PTSD Affects Girls and Boys Differently
Though it remains unclear whether it’s caused by nurture or nature or perhaps a mixture of both, the fact remains: boys and girls experience life d...
Want Kids Someday? Don’t Binge Drink
The fact that women shouldn’t drink while pregnant is about as well known as the fact that you shouldn’t shake a baby. However, new research sugg...
Combining Forces to Combat Pancreatic Cancer
Almost every student has experienced it—the fight to recover a grade-point average after one poor test score has sent it plummeting. New research s...
What Shields Our Cells, Could Also Be Causing Damage
The nucleus might protect our cells, but could it also be pushing them to cause disease instead?
Food & Drink »
Don't Pass the Salt
Any food that has been changed from its original, raw form in order to package or store is considered processed. Most people recognize that processed...
Alcohol: How Sweet It Is
Some people are more likely to drink cocktails--mixed drinks--than beer or straight liquor. And some people may restrict food intake or use artificia...
Blood Fats Don't Just Target the Heart
There's been plenty of information out there about blood fats and heart disease, but it turns out there's concern that's been hiding in the shadows. ...
Want to Save The Earth? Go Vegan.
Climate change experts agree—the Earth is in trouble. Taking on climate change as an individual can be daunting. However, new research suggests tha...
Weighed Down with Misconceptions
Overweight or obese Americans are often stigmatized as gluttonous and lazy. New research shows that while Americans have strong feelings about obesit...
Skimp on Sleep, Take on Weight
Sleep deprivation can be miserable. It can make a workday drag on forever and even a fun event seem like a struggle. And unfortunately, it doesn’t ...
Relationships »
Sum of Her Parts
The nature of the female orgasm has been a source of political, cultural and scientific debate for over a century, revolving around one major questio...
Not Tonight, Dear, I'm Menopausal
Read any advice column and you're likely to see something about some women's lack of interest in sex after menopause. Turns out there's a reason for ...
Burning Bridges With Testosterone
New research has shown that testosterone, specifically high levels of testosterone in males, makes men more aggressive and antisocial. However, this ...
Doctors Change Minds on Mammograms
Mammography for breast cancer screening has come under fire in recent years and a new study may be adding some fuel to that fire.
Pitching a Genetic Food Fit
Mealtimes can be a nightmare for the parents of fussy eaters. But are they fighting against those strained peas and carrots because of the parenting ...
Remember This Face
Adolescents often go through a stage where their peer group is all-important. It turns out that it might be another one of the changes inherent in pu...
Sports »
Cellular-ly Speaking, Athletes Are Different
Unless they’re professional athletes, most people couldn’t jump up from the couch and run five miles today. To maintain physical stamina takes ri...
Zapping Chronic Pain
Back pain is responsible for disability and daily misery in many Americans' lives, but a new treatment offers hope.
José Fernández, 24, Dies From Boating Accident
Major League Baseball lost one of its brightest young stars early Sunday morning.
When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
Allen Iverson tried to explain to the sports media that it was "just practice," but instead the former NBA star came off as smug and arrogant. His re...
Concussion Research Moving Forward After NFL Removes Funding
Concussion research at Boston University's School of Medicine is continuing, despite the withholding of funds by the NFL, ESPN reports.
Exercise and Treatment for Concussion
Limiting physical activity has been the standard of care for treating concussion, but there is something new to try.
Celebrity »
Cellular-ly Speaking, Athletes Are Different
Unless they’re professional athletes, most people couldn’t jump up from the couch and run five miles today. To maintain physical stamina takes ri...
Poll-verizing Your Emotional Health
The pundits and analysts agree on at least one thing—this is not an ordinary election year. Political turmoil seems to have risen consistently as t...
Ben Stiller Reveals He Beat Prostate Cancer
Ben Stiller was diagnosed and cured of prostate cancer in 2014 thanks to a baseline screening test.
Australia Answers the Question: Can Gun Reform Reduce Firearm Deaths?
With the recent mass shooting in the US, gun violence is on many Americans’ minds. Some people are calling for gun reform and stricter regulations....
José Fernández, 24, Dies From Boating Accident
Major League Baseball lost one of its brightest young stars early Sunday morning.
Concussion Research Moving Forward After NFL Removes Funding
Concussion research at Boston University's School of Medicine is continuing, despite the withholding of funds by the NFL, ESPN reports.