I'm not ashamed to admit that, frequently, I cut corners to save money on personal care items. I buy white-label just about everything. I stopped using shampoo. I scoff at the idea of a $12 skincare product. 12 American dollars? Who am I, a Kennedy? But I have come to realize that, in this life...
Unplanned pregnancy constitute 37% of births, and even more of the total number of pregnancies (43% of unplanned pregnancies end in abortion), according to a new report on pregnancy and birth control choices from The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. The data, taken from 2006 to 2010...
The very oldest in our society are missing out on simple heart treatments which can prolong and improve their quality of life, Newcastle heart experts say. Studying a group of people aged 87 to 89 years old, the team of researchers at Newcastle University found that a routine test in the home...
Who doesn't love a good smoothie in the summer? They're cold, refreshing and oh, so unhealthy. Wait, what? Yep, you may think you're doing your body good by sipping on a fruit smoothie from your local juice bar, but are you really? Do you even know what's in it? Turns out, a lot of restaurant or...
Granola is healthy, right? Oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit...what's not nutritious about that? Well, those ingredients are great, but granola becomes unhealthy when a bunch of other ingredients (like sugar, butter, preservatives, sodium and chemicals are added) to traditional store-bought brands...
It is "imperative" that the U.S. build a large-animal biocontainment laboratory to protect animal and public health, says a new report by the National Research Council. Two options that could meet long-term needs include the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) as currently designed...
According to a new survey of 2,000 British men, tight-fitting jeans can cause urinary tract infections, twisted testicles, bladder weakness and long-term health consequences. The study, conducted by TENA Men, states that although many celebrities, such as Jude Law, Russell Brand and Joey Essex...
The award for worst health reporting of the week goes to...numerous news outlets that reported on the benefits of booze for bone health today. A study released this morning, which suggests that regular alcohol consumption could lower risk of osteoporosis in women over 50—the problem is, the...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a guide to help improve the design of electronic health records for pediatric patients so that the design focus is on the users - the doctors, nurses and other clinicians who treat children. While hospitals and medical...
Even as we spend more on healthcare every year, the number of people with chronic health problems continues to rise in developed countries like the United States. Most of these chronic health problems - such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease - can be addressed through...
While HIV programs provide lifesaving care and treatment to millions of people in lower-income countries, there have been concerns that as these programs expand, they divert investments from other health priorities such as maternal health. Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of...
They help you walk, run, dance, drive, and kick. Your feet are one of the strongest parts on your body, crucial for most daily activities. Lots of people find them gross, but I actually think they're pretty cute, despite the fact that they*contain over 250,000 sweat glands. Actually, you can...
Let's get the Debbie Downer news out of the way early in the morning. It's not just sparkler burns that you need to be on the lookout for. Fireworks shrapnel injures about 2000 people a year on the 4th of July. More »Post from: Blisstree
According to scientists and medical experts, even though the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) anticipated much speculation while putting plans into effect, it still does not change one important thing they are sure of. Leaders of the American College of Sports...
Men’s Health Network and the Prostate Conditions Educational Council have announced the launch of a new partnership — Men’s Health Alliance. The partnership aims to improve the health and well-being of men, boys and their families with the goal of advancing awareness, advocacy and education of...
With the 4th of July coming up next week, we thought it would be appropriate to provide you with some healthy versions of that cookout and potluck staple, pasta salad. Try using whole-wheat pasta or even rice or quinoa pasta, replace mayonnaise with greek yogurt, and try to get as many veggies...
The FDA just approved Belviq, the first weight loss drug to get their green light in 13 years. The agency claims that its safety standards were set high (because of weight loss drugs' sketchy history), but it's hard to shake the feeling that their approval was made in the best interest of public...
Summer is officially here, so what better time to start adding fresh, seasonal ingredients into your diet? And that includes pizza! Yes, we all love pizza, but if you're not careful, it can be pretty unhealthy--think: cheese, sausage, pepperoni and white crust. But fear not, there are some...
What's more traditional at a summertime barbecue than potato salad? It's creamy texture and fresh flavors are perfect for this season. But, as delish as this salad is, it can be really unhealthy (mayonnaise, hello?). So this week on Pimp My Health, we're going to make over your potato...
The first U.S. population prevalence study of mutations in the gene that causes fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited form of intellectual disability, suggests the mutation in the gene - and its associated health risks - may be more common than previously believed...
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