By Emily Murray In the wake of the death of America’s much loved comic, Robin Williams, there has been an overabundance of opinions on how and why a man as universally loved as this actor could take his life. Depression is something that an estimated 1 in 10 Americans suffer from and sadly it’s been reported … Continue reading Another Step Closer to Understanding Depression →

By Emily Murray Believe it or not, a new study shows that one out of every 10 cancer survivors continues to smoke years later. You might be thinking that perhaps they are trying to quit but the truth is, only 40% say they are planning on it. This information has now become available as part … Continue reading 1 in 10 Cancer Survivors Still Does THIS! →

By Emily Murray Expectant mothers have likely been advised that smoking may result in serious harm to their unborn baby, however, those using nicotine replacement may be doing just as much harm. This according to a new study out of Denmark may be bad news for mothers who have been trying to kick the habit … Continue reading Nicotine Patch Use During Pregnancy May Increase ADHD Risk for Child →

By Emily Murray The 4th of July is right around the corner and visions of campfires, cookouts and pool parties are filling the minds of Americans this week. While our independence is certainly a great time to celebrate, it can also be a weekend of overindulging and accidents. Here are 5 tips for keeping your … Continue reading 5 Tips for Enjoying the 4th of July Safely →

By Emily Murray While many working the 9 to 5 Monday through Friday work schedule are at this moment celebrating happy hour, the Centers for Disease Control have released some pretty sobering statistics. Did you know that the agency has now found that 1 in every 10 deaths is due to excessive alcohol consumption in … Continue reading A Sobering Look at Alcohol Related Deaths →

While labels touting “gluten-free” ingredients are on nearly every grocery store shelf, did you know that the amount of people who are sensitive to gluten is actually very small? In fact, it’s estimated that only 1% of the U.S. population is impacted by celiac disease and around 10% have a poor reaction to it which … Continue reading What You Should Know About the Gluten-Free Fad →

By Emily Murray For many men, balding is unavoidable but that doesn’t stop it from coming as a surprise. One day you are looking at a healthy and aesthetically pleasing hairline, the next you are noticing stray hairs in your comb and on your pillow. Thanks to a new treatment however, we may be seeing … Continue reading New Breakthrough in Hair Regrowth →

Emily Murray While many of us thought we had seen the last of mad cow disease, it is one again making headlines and the store that could be selling the tainted meat is one that might shock you – Whole Foods. Many people flock to the this natural food store since they offer local produce … Continue reading The Return of Mad Cow Disease? →

By Emily Murray Science and medical professionals have conducted countless studies in an attempt to debunk myths and follow hunches when it comes to cell phone usage and our health. So far, we have read many headlines linking cell phone use to cancer, sleep problems and cell disturbance but now researchers believe there may be … Continue reading Smartphones Lead to Lower Sperm Quality →

While the cost of trademarked medications is pricey, cheap non-FDA approved counterfeit drugs may be putting your life at risk. Yes, they cost less but do you know what you are really getting when you order from these illegal pharmacies? Today as we celebrate anti-counterfeiting day, the Partnership for Safe Medicines has released a graphic that shows … Continue reading Anti-Counterfeiting Day and the Truth About Fake Drugs →