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By Rebecca Jones Prescription drug abuse is quickly becoming an epidemic in America and as a result opioid prescription drugs such as Oxycodone now kill nearly 40 Americans a day, that is more than heroin and cocaine combined. Last year alone twelve million Americans admitted to abusing prescription drugs. What is perhaps most surprising about … Continue reading The Dangers of Prescription Pain Killers
By Emily Murray While there are many benefits to being happy in general, perhaps many of us have overlooked one of the largest bonuses. According to a new study, those who are happy actually live longer than those who aren’t. In fact, happy people’s lives many even be extended by as much as 35%. Now … Continue reading Study Finds That Happy People Live Longer
Men Can Be Binge-Eaters, Too – NPR While most people think of eating disorders as a woman’s issue, the truth is more and more men are also suffering from what is a debilitating and potentially fatal illness. According to a new study conducted by Wesleyan University men are almost as likely to suffer from binge … Continue reading The Friday Roundup
By Emily Murray While HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and a frequent subject of discussion, it appears we still have much to learn about the virus and it’s potential impact on the body. A new study has shed some light on a link many of us might not have expected. We … Continue reading HPV Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Women
By Emily Murray When I came across this story today in the New York Times, I thought it most certainly brought up an interesting point. In fact, this relates to a conversation I had with a friend earlier this week. Now that we are reaching scientific breakthroughs that allow us to detect diseases and abnormalities … Continue reading Blood Test Used to Detect Down Syndrome in Fetus Rolls Out – Are We Playing God?
By Rebecca Jones A new study finds that girls who are exposed to bisphenol-A (BPA) in the womb may be a t higher risk for behavioral problems. What is BPA BPA is commonly found in polycarbonate plastic. Being clear and virtually shatterproof BPA plastics are used in everything from baby bottles to the lining of … Continue reading BPA in Pregnant Women May Pose Risk to Young Girls
CDC: Antidepressant use skyrockets 400% in past 20 years – USA Today According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the use of antidepressants has risen 400% since 1988; making them the most used medication in people ages 18-44. They also found that 1 in 25 teenagers is currently on antidepressants … Continue reading The Friday Roundup
By Emily Murray When given the option between living in an affluent neighborhood and a poverty-stricken one, the choice of course is obvious. Unfortunately, for most of us there is not a whole lot of choice involved. The collective lowering of the average American income level increasingly causes many to live in areas that are run-down … Continue reading Where You Live Impacts Your Health More Than You Know
By Rebecca Jones In a wonderful example of modern day evolution, scientists have discovered that large quantities of junk food can make young men infertile even if they are otherwise healthy. According to two new studies conducted by fertility doctors from Harvard University, University of Rochester and the University of Murcia, Spain young men between … Continue reading Lifestyle Can Play a Role in Male Fertility
By Emily Murray In the recent wake of surprising news that 36-year-old E! News host Giuliana Rancic’s has been fighting breast cancer, many women are taking a look at their own health while sending healing thoughts her way. While most women follow the general rule of starting routine mammograms at the age of 40, Giuliana’s … Continue reading Can Fertility Treatment Lead to Breast Cancer?
