By Emily Murray The issue of how we as a society deal with unintended pregnancies reaches much farther than simply the woman’s opinion on the matter both politically and socially.  In fact, it’s remained one of the most fiercely debated topics for decades but a new study shows that perhaps preventing the pregnancy from occurring … Continue reading Study Shows Free Access to Birth Control Cuts Abortion Rate →

By Emily Murray Good news for men out there who are saying goodbye to their hair. Rather than try to cover it up a la Donald Trump you may be better off grabbing your razor and buzzing those lingering patches right off if you want to be viewed as strong and powerful. This according to … Continue reading Men With Shaved Heads Perceived As More Powerful →

By Emily Murray While some of us may guiltily minimize our browser window hiding the adorable kitties or puppies we were looking at when our bosses walk by, a new study has proven that these may actually help us be more productive. Distractions helping us work harder? Yup, at least that’s what science is telling … Continue reading Looking at “Cute” Photos Leads to Increased Work Productivity Japanese Study Concludes →

By Emily Murray For a man diagnosed with prostate cancer, there are many things running through his mind. First comes the decision of how to treat it and then inevitably the thought of potential side effects caused by the proposed treatment come to mind. Fortunately, when caught early enough, prostate cancer is treatable in many … Continue reading Research Reveals Risk of Impotence After Prostate Cancer Based on DNA →

By Emily Murray While the continued controversy rages on regarding emergency contraceptive and it’s uses, many were oblivious to it’s distribution in over a dozen public high schools in New York City over the past year. The program was launched without fanfare in January 2011, making the morning after pill known as Plan B and … Continue reading Plan B in NYC High Schools Since 2011 →

By Emily Murray No matter how hard we try to mend America’s unhealthy relationship with food it seems to be a losing battle. According to an advocacy group, Trust for America’s Health, nearly 67% of American adults living in the current heaviest state (Mississippi) will be classified as obese.  That trumps the current rate for … Continue reading Advocacy Group Predicts Most Americans Will be Obese by 2030 →

By Emily Murray Whether you have been married or not, most of us have probably watched enough movies to understand the whole “cold feet” pre-wedding scenario. As the wedding day draws closer, both men and women typically experience a case of nerves and typically are told this phenomenon goes with the territory and is completely normal, … Continue reading Cold Feet Before Wedding Day Signals More Than Just Nerves, Study Finds →

By Emily Murray For the millions of men who stand by helplessly as their hairline recedes, new research may yield breakthrough treatment for male pattern hair loss. While the implementation of the new findings is  still years off, the future of hair loss treatment may be taking a turn for the better. Currently those who … Continue reading Researchers Come One Step Closer to Baldness Cure →

By Emily Murray New research warns heart attack survivors of the possible danger of taking NSAIDs. In the five years following a heart attack, it is now believed that taking any of these non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, either prescription or over-the-counter, may lead to an increased risk of having a second potentially fatal heart attack. Essentially … Continue reading Heart Attack Survivors May Want to Avoid Painkillers →

By Emily Murray In what seems to be an ironic twist, studies have found that mammograms, tests intended for early breast cancer detection, may actually raise cancer likelihood for at-risk women. During a routine mammogram, a woman is exposed to radiation which  is a known catalyst for cancer. For those young women who are already at an … Continue reading Surprising Research Findings: Mammograms May Raise Risk of Breast Cancer →