Health Care
Have you ever found a bruise on your body and wondered how it got there? Here, we share reasons some people may bruise more easily than others.
You sat down to eat a few bites of ice cream and before you knew it, the whole pint was gone. Do you think a little extra exercise will negate what you ate? Think again.
Pros and cons of low-carb diets such as Whole30.
Getting blisters while trying to walk your way to better health? Check out these blister hacks to condition your feet for the fast lane.
Kids who have autism often struggle with organized team sports because of communication and social difficulties. But these five sports tend to be winners.
Some people who use e-cigarettes think the device helps them quit smoking, but they may be just substituting one bad habit for another.
Doctors advise women to wait at least 18 months between pregnancies to reduce the risk of complications, but nearly one in three women don’t wait that long.
We all know how important it is to wash our hands before and after handling food and using the restroom. But how effective is hand sanitizer? Is it just as good as soap and water?
Planning an evening out? Need to feed your children before you go? Skip frozen pizzas and TV dinners and try one of these quick and easy recipes.
Anything in excess can be harmful, even tea. An Arkansas man who drank a gallon of iced tea daily ended up in the hospital.
While the gym is a great place to get fit and have fun, it can be a hotbed for disease and germs. Here's how to protect yourself.
There’s no question beards are in. A recent news story that went viral warned that beards might cause health problems, but a Utah dermatologist disagrees.
Even if you're hiking close to home, the adventure could take an unexpected turn. Make sure you take these items with you.
Education, Health Care
Teens are in pursuit of bigger lips – and they are doing anything they can to get them. Thousands of pictures of young women, and men, have posted pictures and videos of themselves placing small containers over their lip...
Nearly 15% of couples are infertile. But it’s not just a women’s issue. Both genders can have problems that affect fertility. Here are some stats and facts on the male side.
The sexually transmitted disease is skyrocketing in the state, particularly among women who may not show any symptoms.
As parents, we do our best to protect our kids against the spread of germs and disease. But when family members or friends wear their shoes indoors, they may be tracking in more than dirt.
Could Candy Crush be hazardous to your hands? This week JAMA Internal Medicine presented a case study involving a 29-year old man who ruptured the tendon in his hand apparently from playing the game between six and eight...
Some parents call it the “European model.” But letting kids sip alcohol may have the opposite effect of what you intended.
People who experience exploding head syndrome feel they’ve been awakened by a loud noise such as a thunderclap or a slammed door.
Health Care, Research
Statistics show an increase in fatal car crashes around the time of Tax Day, due to increased stress levels among drivers.
When sweets lurk in every corner of the break room and going out for lunch is the norm, it can be easy to pack on the pounds at the office. Here are five healthy habits to combat weight gain at work.
Education
When you go to the dentist you are probably most concerned about whether you will have any cavities. Your dentist is looking for something other than tooth decay though; they are also looking for signs of cancer.
John Morris is living with pancreatic cancer. He is one of the few. He wants to change that.
There is nothing funny about testicular cancer. While testicular cancer accounts for just one percent of all cancers in males, it is the most common form of cancer in men ages 15 to 35.
Could eating more blueberries and less red meat help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? The developers of the new MIND diet think so.
If you’re planning a garden this year, it’s time to start planting. Here are some tips to get the most health benefits out of your garden, plus a few precautions before you dig in.
Your treadmill is lying to you! Actually, don't blame your equipment for an inaccurate calorie count, but find out how calories are really measured!
Spring is in the air. It’s a time for new beginnings and also the perfect time to give your home a thorough spring-cleaning. Use this checklist to reduce allergens and germs, and keep your family healthy at home.
Over the years, eggs have gotten a bad rap. Not anymore! Take a look at these health benefits of eggs.
