By Lauren Cooperman There is one monthly event that both men and women equally fear; when a woman is experiencing pre-menstrual symptoms, otherwise known as the dreaded PMS.  PMS puts all who are within a 50 yard radius in danger of random acts of anxiety, anger, crying and physical pain.  PMS inconspicuously shows up around … Continue reading PMS Has Met Its Match →

By Emily Murray Peer pressure and cigarettes seem to go hand-in-hand for many. It’s believed that nearly 90% of all smokers begin the habit in their teen years. A new study shows that it’s not just peer pressure that may be luring  teens to smoke – it’s tobacco ads. The strange part, however, is that … Continue reading Cigarette ads Influence Teen Behaviors – How do you Keep Your Teen from Smoking? →

By Emily Murray The nation was rocked by the tragedy of the attempted assassination of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the murders and injuries of many others on January 8, 2011. In the first few days of what so many hoped would be a great year for the nation, we were faced with a tragedy … Continue reading Mental Illness in Teens: What Parents Would Rather Ignore →

Guest Post by Martin Infertility is an issue that occurs all over the world, affecting couples and potentially destroying relationships. Although there are options for both men and women to help increase their chances of having a child, some people are left with no options at all. However, research carried out at the Army’s Research … Continue reading New Procedure Gives Hope to Infertile Women →

By Lauren Cooperman With the average American home receiving over 118 channels, the amount of shows at our fingertips at any time of day is endless.  There are sports channels, news channels, and of course the plethora of stations that are dedicated to “reality” shows.  With the number of disposable shows on the rise the … Continue reading Heart Health is Affected by Too Much TV →

By Emily Murray As humans, most of our innate actions can be linked to an evolutionary purpose for survival. Women are inherently more nurturing than men, while men typically have a stronger desire to protect and provide. While some may see these as outdated gender roles, most scientists agree that, to an extent, we are … Continue reading Solving the Scientific Mystery of Why Humans Cry →

By Emily Murray Say the word “circumcision” in a crowded room and someone is sure to have an opinion. Scholars, religious leaders, mothers and doctors worldwide have freely voiced their differing opinions. Controversy aside, a new study has found that men who are circumcised, meaning they have had the foreskin removed from the tip of … Continue reading Male Circumcision May Help Prevent HPV Transmission to Women →

By Lauren Cooperman Men do not like to admit to personal vanities.  Immersing themselves in supposed womanly affectations is overall frowned upon in the man community.  However, there is one sensitive vanity that most men will admit to distressing over: losing their hair.  With hair loss affecting approximately 35 million men in the United States, … Continue reading The Cause of Male Pattern Baldness →

by jasonP We’ve covered home health technology before, but the current trend in consumer health technology is hitting the road. Mobile healthcare technology, or mHealth, is rapidly becoming a huge growth sector in the healthcare industry. From remote monitoring of chronic-care patients, to preventative or diagnostic care, devices and apps that work with mobile devices … Continue reading Health Tech in 2011: “mHealth” →