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Rates of new lung cancer cases drop in U.S. men and women

Jan 9th, 2014

Tobacco control efforts are having a major impact on Americans’ health, a new analysis of lung-cancer data suggests.

5 Ways to Drop Your Soda Habit

Jul 18th, 2013

How does one ditch a dependence on soda? Here are five tips for kicking your soda habit for good.

Real or fake sugar: Does it matter?

Jul 18th, 2013

Are artificial sweeteners used in soft drinks and foods safe? Will they make us fat? How much is too much? Science doesn't have all the answers yet, but researchers have some clues.

Physical Punishment in Childhood Tied to Health Woes as Adults

Jul 16th, 2013

Dry eyes and technology: What you need to know to protect your vision

Jul 16th, 2013

List of 'Salty Six' Foods May Surprise You

Jul 15th, 2013

Regular bedtimes better for young minds

Jul 11th, 2013

A new study suggests that consistency of young children's bedtime is associated with positive performance on a variety of intellectual tests.

Drink more water, lose more weight?

Jul 9th, 2013

Energy drinks can cause high blood pressure and fatal heart problems

Jul 9th, 2013

Processed Carbohydrates Are Addictive, Brain Study Suggests

Jul 4th, 2013

Researchers have found eating highly-processed carbohydrates like cakes, cookies and chips could affect pleasure centers in the brain, leading to serious cravings that might cause people to overeat.

How to Stay Cool During a Sweltering Heat Wave

Jul 4th, 2013

With heat unlikely to subside even at night, experts are warning residents in affected areas about dangers of heat. A June Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study showed that about 650 deaths each year from extreme heat could have been prevented

The importance of hydration

Jul 2nd, 2013

U.S. Standards for School Snacks Move Beyond Cafeteria to Fight Obesity

Jul 2nd, 2013

Reasons to Get a Flu Shot

Jun 27th, 2013

The flu vaccine is far from 100 percent effective, but researchers have calculated that over the past six years it has prevented millions of illnesses and tens of thousands of hospitalizations.

Is Soy Healthy or Harmful?

Jun 27th, 2013

The current market has variety of food options containing soy, and different techniques of genetically modified soy are currently in practice. Lisa Collier Cool justifies the effects of soy in this article, whether how much beneficial and how much harmful

5 Reasons College Students Should Make Time For Exercise

Jun 25th, 2013

Tattoo Dos & Don'ts

Jun 25th, 2013

Tips to Reduce Stress

Jun 25th, 2013

Migraine Triggers in Your Food and Drink

Jun 20th, 2013

June is National Migraine Awareness Month. It is important to know how different food and drink items also have a potential to aggravate this condition.

Mediterranean diet is brain food

Jun 20th, 2013