By EmilyM When it comes to stem cells, there aren’t many who are impartial to their use in modern medicine. If you merely mention this treatment in a room full of people, you are bound to hear some pretty heated debates. Political parties are split on the subject as well, and it seems the whole … Continue reading First Patient Treated in Controversial Stem Cell Study →

By EmilyM As a heightened sense of environmental awareness and its impact on our health continues to gain more attention, we as a nation are going to extra lengths to protect ourselves and our families from unnecessary pollutants. But what if one of your greatest threats is unknowingly impacting you every day? Research recently released … Continue reading Research Shows a Surprising Heart Damaging Pollutant You Face Everyday →

By Lauren Horton With government data showing that approximately 68% of U.S. adults are considered overweight, fad diet crazes run rampant.  We’ve seen the complete elimination of  all carbohydrates with the Atkins Diet, eating balanced amount of proteins, fats and sugars with the Zone diet, and now the latest trend of the moment: the gluten-free … Continue reading Breaking Down the Gluten-Free Phenomenon →

By Lauren Horton Did you know that there are over 40 different combinations of sexual acts?  Or that the rate of condom use is significantly higher in black and Hispanic Americans compared to whites and other racial identities? A new study by the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB) conducted by Indiana University … Continue reading New Study Unveils Sex Habits of Americans →

By EmilyM The notion that money motivates is far from revolutionary, but when it comes to how that can translate to a healthier lifestyle, you may be surprised. A recent study found that when employees are offered a small cash incentive to incorporate healthier practices into their home, many are more than willing to oblige. … Continue reading Company Cash Incentives Inspire Healthier Families – Study Finds →

By EmilyM No matter how careful you are when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancy, it’s a simple fact. If you are sexually active, there is a chance contraception can fail at one time or another in your life. Whether it was abandoned altogether or was used but failed, couples will soon have another option … Continue reading New “Morning After Pill” Ella to Hit Shelves Soon →

By Jennifer Smith What would you say if I told you there is a virus that is known to affect more than 3 million Americans, and you may be one of the many who are yet to be diagnosed? Scary right? Well it’s not a scene from one of those outbreak-type movies, it’s far more … Continue reading The Virus You Don’t Know You Have →

By EmilyM It seems terribly cruel that after courageously winning the battle  against breast cancer, any woman should have to endure  further hardship. This week the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported that 7 out of 10 breast cancer survivors reported having sexual difficulties within the two years after being diagnosed. There are a number of … Continue reading Sexual Problems Common Amongst Breast Cancer Survivors →

By EmilyM It’s not an entirely new medical breakthrough, in fact, it’s something you’ve probably been told all your life. Exercise and physical activity are important for not only maintaining a healthy body, but a healthy mind too. However, several new studies have focused on the correlation between exercise and it’s effect on sleep patterns … Continue reading Study Reveals the Benefits of Exercise for Those Suffering from Insomnia →

By Jennifer Smith It seems every day there is a new report revealing further reasons that smoking is damaging to your health. Many of us know that when we inhale the combination of addictive toxins and lethal smoke, our throats, mouth and lungs are at an increased risk of developing cancer and other diseases. But … Continue reading Smoking is not only damaging to you, but your sperm too! →