By Emily Murray At a time when we know more than ever about the dangers associated with smoking cigarettes, it comes as an unpleasant surprise to many to find that more young people are continuing to light up. Millions die smoking related complications each year and it appears that “Big Tobacco” is reeling in a whole … Continue reading Teen Smoking Rates Continue to Rise, Surprises Surgeon General →

By Emily Murray By now you have probably noticed that “check-ins” have become very popular with social media users. Rarely can you sign in to Facebook without being bombarded with these status updates. While sometimes we wonder “do we really need to know you are at IHOP?” other times, seeing where a friend is on … Continue reading Safe Sex Goes Tech – QR Codes Appear on Condoms →

By Emily Murray Since Gardasil was first approved by the FDA in 2006, there has been no end to the discussion of this potentially lifesaving vaccine. Essentially it has been deemed the first vaccine that may actually be able to prevent certain types of cervical cancer causing infections. There are two types of infection that … Continue reading HPV Vaccine for Boys is a Hot Topic →

By Emily Murray While  we can take good care of our bodies, watch what we eat and exercise regularly, heart attacks and heart disease are still risks we face as we age. The more we learn however, the more we can help defend against these type of health issues but we have yet to discover … Continue reading What Women Now Need to Know About Heart Attacks →

By Emily Murray It’s rare that you read a news headline and think “yeah, I completely agree,” but when this one topped many news websites this morning, I bet I wasn’t the only one who could relate. It appears that cell phones make us less connected socially…at least with those who aren’t on the other … Continue reading Cell Phones Make Us Socially Oblivious →

By Emily Murray Ever since we were children we were advised to get plenty of rest when we didn’t feel well. Now as we have grown up, the advice has remained the same and in fact, most of us have likely realized we are more apt to get sick when we are sleep deprived. While … Continue reading Internal Clock May Determine Whether Infection Takes Place →

By Emily Murray For those experiencing the challenges of trying to break their addictive behavior, the idea of taking a pill to ease the suffering is one that sounds nearly too good to be true. While the drug Chantix (varenisline) is most commonly associated with smoking cessation, two recent studies (conducted independently of any pharmaceutical … Continue reading Smoking Cessation Medication Chantix May Help Cocaine and Alcohol Addicts Too →

By Emily Murray Valentine’s Day 2012 has come and gone and while sweet memories linger for some, the dark sting of regret may be closing in for others. Did you leave your Valentine waiting for you to come home as you finished that final project at work? Did you forget to plan anything because you … Continue reading Romantic Regret Stings The Most According to a New Study →

By Emily Murray On the eve of Valentine’s Day, it seems appropriate that today’s post has something to do with sweets. However, it’s not the typical how-not-to-pig-out-on-a-holiday kind of post, in fact, some may say it is quite the opposite. To the chagrin of parents everywhere, the whole idea of finishing an entire meal in … Continue reading Dessert First Thing in The Morning May Not Be So Wrong After All →