By Emily Murray It should come as no surprise when things which are deemed “healthy” one week  are struck down the next, but when something as widely accepted and seemingly “germ safe” as the hands-free faucet comes in to question, it’s a bit more shocking. In most newer buildings now, without question, these seemingly state … Continue reading Germs on “Hands-Free” Faucets? Say it Ain’t so! →

 By Emily Murray When we think of super heroes, visions of capes, strong men and crazy wall-climbing powers come to mind, but if you have ever been in a situation where your birth control has failed or you have had unplanned unprotected sex, a super hero to save you from your pregnancy woes looks … Continue reading Emergency Contraception: One Little Pill – One Huge Job →

By Emily Murray Most of us find it difficult to forget the agony of our first heartbreak (a.k.a “the one that got away”). While the memories and pain tend to lessen over time, we can still recall that gut wrenching feeling of rejection years later. Those who have experienced this emotional shipwreck can attest to … Continue reading Heartbreak doesn’t just cause emotional pain, but physical pain too →

By Emily Murray Last week I explored the potential impact of the nuclear crisis in Japan on those in the United States. While the overall theme was that we have no real immediate need to worry, the frenzy concerning iodine tablets is still leading to shortages in California and other parts of the U.S. When … Continue reading Separating the Fact From Fear: Are Iodine Tablets Necessary? →

By Emily Murray Men with fertility problems may have an unlikely person (or rather, animal) to thank. After years and years of research, the very first functioning  sperm has been grown in a lab…not human sperm however, it’s from a mouse but most importantly, it’s fully functional and may hold clues for how to help … Continue reading New Breakthrough For Fertility Studies: Functioning Sperm Grown in Lab →

By Emily Murray Whenever a headline has the scary words “heart attack” in them, people take notice. One that particularly caught my eye this morning was featured in TIME Healthland – “Infrequent Sex or Exercise Can Trigger Heart Attacks.” But don’t panic just yet, you don’t need to give up either of these things…in fact, … Continue reading Exercise and Sex Can Increase Heart Attack Risk – Mainly if You Don’t Do Either Enough! →

By Emily Murray The disaster currently wrecking havoc in Japan is hard for many of us to fully imagine. When the updated death tolls and devastation statistics are reported solemnly on the nightly news following in the wake of the double disaster of the earthquake and tsunami which all began on March 11,  it’s hard for … Continue reading Radiation Concerns Continue, But if You Are in The U.S. You are Not at Risk →

By Emily Murray No one likes going to the emergency room. Think about your last trip there, whether it was for you or a loved one you most likely experience a long wait, grouchy people, general chaos, germ spreading…okay you get the idea, it was likely not a pleasant experience to say the least. One … Continue reading Seniors-Only Emergency Rooms On The Rise →

By Emily Murray Since the days of childhood we have long associated the pleasant  melody of the ice cream truck with happiness, summer time, vacation and overall joy. But for those living in certain Staten Island neighborhoods it was actually the sound of their drug dealer in disguise. As reported by CBS New York, 31 … Continue reading I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for…a Drug Ring? →

Guest Post by Thomas Egbert Cleansing herbal teas are becoming increasingly popular for their aromatic flavors and healthful benefits. These teas are designed to cleanse the body of harmful toxins produced by free radicals and pollutants. Sipping a relaxing, soothing cup of tea can be even more enjoyable when the tea becomes part of a … Continue reading Herbal Teas That Cleanse The Body Of Harmful Toxins →