Food labels may show how much exercise to do to burn off calories
Would you still eat a chocolate bar if you knew you had to walk for an hour to burn off the calories? Researchers in Britain believe people will cut down [...]
Your waist size predicts your heart disease risk
Among type 2 diabetics, carrying excess weight on the belly is a bigger heart disease risk factor than BMI. This study was released at the American College of Cardiology conference [...]
The incidence of testicular cancer has tripled in the past 50 years
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 8,500 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. Over the past 50 years the incidence has tripled [...]
Chewing gum can trigger headaches
Research shows that teenagers and younger children who chew gum may be giving themselves migraines or tension headaches. This is an interesting finding that can save children a lot of [...]
Female Viagra a disappointment
A recent study of the female version of Viagra called flibanserin showed that an additional half a satisfying sexual encounter per month is all that women can look forward to [...]
Coffee may help to protect against multiple sclerosis
Research shows drinking more than 4 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis. The research was published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Coffee has [...]
Biased information from drug companies is costing hundreds of thousands of lives
Pharmaceutical companies are intentionally misinforming doctors about the effectiveness of drugs, and this is causing death or serious adverse effects. Currently in the UK, one in three elderly patients admitted [...]
Cell phones are cooking men’s sperm
Men who keep cell phones in their pocket are significantly more likely to suffer with infertility. A new study has shown that having a cell phone close to the testicles [...]
Garcinia Cambogia – is it safe?
Recently a weight loss shake containing garcinia and green tea was in the news – not for good reasons however! The weight loss shake was taken by an Australian man [...]
Keeping your Child’s Immune System Strong
A strong and healthy immune system is the foundation of good health for your child now and in the future. Because a child’s immune system is still developing, it is [...]