By Emily Murray While it may sound like something from a futuristic novel, new findings have discovered that the skin from infertile men may be turned into sperm, allowing him to genetically reproduce. Essentially, scientists believe that by turning skin cells into stem cells and in turn using these to produce sperm cells. While the … Continue reading New Opportunity on the Horizon for Infertile Men →

By Emily Murray The question every partner-less person dreads is “why are you single?” As a society we tend to agree that those who are the most physically attractive and have great careers are the first to be taken off the market. This can be very discouraging for those who feel they don’t measure up … Continue reading New Relationship Study Proves There Really IS a Match for Everyone →

By Emily Murray For women with uterine fibroids, pain and discomfort often become a way of life. While these tumorous growths are normally benign, a common procedure for their removal has now been linked to an increase in cancer. The treatment known as “laparoscopic power morecellation” is performed by surgeons who go in with a … Continue reading FDA Advises Against Uterine Fibroid Procedure →

By Emily Murray It seems we are constantly confronted with both the benefits and drawbacks of social media use. Today is a drawback day. A new study has discovered that using Facebook frequently can actually damage a woman’s self esteem. Researchers looked at surveys given to 881 female college students in order to come to … Continue reading Facebook Use In Women May Hurt Self Esteem →

By Emily Murray Nutritional guidelines are made to be changed right? It’s not out of the ordinary to switch up these rules for healthy eating as a nation growing more weight and health conscious. The latest modification is to the amount of fruits and veggies you should consume in a day. We all know that … Continue reading 7 Servings of Fruit/Veggies Reduces Death Risk →

By Emily Murray The treadmill stress test, which is used as the standard measurement for heart health, apparently fails to take into account some very important information according to a new study. The test, which measures how the heart reacts to exercise, currently doesn’t factor in very important differences between men and women. While further … Continue reading Current Stress Tests Don’t Take Valuable Info into Account →

By Emily Murray Now here is a news story to put a smile on your face. The sugars from the plant used to make tequila have been linked to lower blood glucose levels for those suffering from type 2 diabetes. But don’t get too excited. The process of making the alcohol actually removes the valuable … Continue reading Drink Tequila For Your Health? Cheers! →

By Emily Murray It may come as no surprise to you that Facebook can have an impact on your emotions…but now there is scientific evidence to confirm it! The good news it that positive moods are easier to catch than negative ones, according to this new research. The study recently published in Plos One compiled … Continue reading Facebook Updates Can Impact Your Mood →

By Emily Murray Whether on the sports field or the result of a freak accident, concussions are common and in some cases they can be very serious or even fatal. One mistake that many people often make is thinking that they will be fine and ignoring the signs of a concussion. This can lead to … Continue reading Blood Test May Give Clues About Concussions →

Most of us have been told time and again that we need protein in our diets in order to stay healthy. Research now shows us that moderation is key. Too much protein can actually lead to an early death, especially for those who are middle aged. Specifically, an abundance of protein coming from animals is … Continue reading There is Such a Thing as Too Much Protein! →