By Emily Murray In our lives we encounter many types of people. While the differences are likely too many to name, we can lump most into two categories fairly easily – those who are compassionate and those who aren’t. While many of us may think our ability to empathize has more to do with environmental … Continue reading Empathy May Come Down to Our Genetic Makeup →

By Rebecca Jones A cancer vaccine created by Israeli researchers is beginning phase III clinical trials at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem. If all continues to go well a therapeutic cancer vaccine could be available within six years that could not only treat cancer but prevent it from reoccurring. The vaccine is currently being … Continue reading Cancer Vaccine Begins Phase III Clinical Trials →

This week, there have been many health headlines in the news. Here are 5 highlights as the week draws to a close.  New Images For Cigarette Packages Delayed USAToday Since the new graphic designs were released and set to be printed on cigarette packs in September 2012, there has been a lot of debating between not … Continue reading Friday Roundup →

By Emily Murray It seems whenever our favorite dish or a new recipe needs a bit of flavor, the cure-all is an added dash of salt. It’s what makes us sinfully lust after those forbidden McDonald’s french fries or continue snacking on pretzels far after we are satiated, but do any of us really understand … Continue reading What’s the Truth About Your Health and Sodium Consumption? →

By Rebecca Jones Cold and flu season is upon us once again and that means where ever you go children and adults alike are sneezing, sniffling and coughing. With the holidays rapidly approaching no one has time to stay in bed so it is time to declare germ warfare and protect yourself from all those … Continue reading How to Fight Off the Flu →

By Emily Murray As the weather cools, kids are back in school and germs are plentiful. For most of us, if our kids get sick, we think we are doing the right thing by getting them to the doctor as soon as we can. A new study however may be a wake up call for … Continue reading Study Confirms Antibiotics Too Frequently Prescribed to Kids →

By Rebecca Jones Chickenpox parties were originally created by parents leery of vaccinating their children, preferring natural immunization instead. While these used to be local events, parents are turning to online groups to order contaminated saliva, lollipops and Q-tips to give their children in order to allow them to contract chickenpox and subsequently develop immunity … Continue reading Facebook Chickenpox Parties: An Alarming New Trend →

By Rebecca Jones Despite America’s expanding waistline more people are still opting to supersize their food choices. According to a study this may have as much to do with social standing as it does appetite. In a country where bigger is always better; bigger houses, larger TV’s, fancier cars it’s no wonder our obsession with … Continue reading Large Portions May Make a You a Bigger Person in More Ways Than One →

By Rebecca Jones  If you find yourself losing a battle with that bowl of left over Halloween candy, you are not alone. From the moment we wake up the morning until we go to bed at night we are faced with temptation after temptation. Whether it is the plate of cupcakes left out in the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Boost Your Will Power →

By Emily Murray Melanoma is known as the deadliest form of skin cancer and while it may seem like it should be easy to spot, detection by the naked eye is sometimes more challenging than it sounds. This has been one problem that health care professionals have sought to put an end to and as … Continue reading New Medical Device Approved for High-Tech Melanoma Detection →