Sleep myths ‘damaging your health’
Widely held myths about sleep are damaging our health and our mood, as well as shortening our lives, say researchers. A team at New York University trawled the internet to find the most common claims about a good night's kip. Then, in a study published in the journal Sleep Health, they match...
US issues treatment guidelines for infants exposed to Zika
CHICAGO – U.S. health officials on Tuesday issued interim guidelines for health care prof...
Healthy brain linked to active sex life in old age
A healthy sex life in old age may help keep the brain healthy as well, though this connectio...
Oklahoma university makes Fitbit-wearing mandatory
In a move that critics say is more Orwell than Oral, freshmen and transfer students at Oklah...
School-based mindfulness training may reduce stress, trauma
Middle-school students in urban areas may benefit from in-school mindfulness programs, a new...
In last heroic act, man donates organs to fellow veterans
As Army veteran Matthew Whalen was wheeled down the halls of Plaza Fort Worth Medical Center...
US patients get higher radiation doses in some heart tests
- Compared to patients in other countries, the typical U.S. patient is more often exposed to...
Partners may not spot penis repair for common birth defect
Men don't need to live in fear of ridicule over the appearance of their penis after getting ...
Change the way you eat in 2016
“Genes load the gun, the environment pulls the trigger.” Experts use this line to refere...
4 steps you can take to avoid thyroid problems
If you don’t have a thyroid problem, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking abo...
10 of the lowest calorie cocktails you can drink
The season for celebrating is upon us, which means you probably have more occasions to drink...
Tory leadership: Johnson says party on ‘final warning’
BBC News : Boris Johnson, the front-runner in the Tory leadership race, has said the pa...
Webb rips Clinton’s State record as he mulls independent White H...
Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb is now considering an independent candidac...
Change the way you eat in 2016
“Genes load the gun, the environment pulls the trigger.” Experts use this line to refere...
Coping with ‘fear of missing out’ over the holidays
Have you heard the phrase “Fear of missing out”? It’s commonly known by its acronym, FOMO, and while many say it comes from usi...
Upping physical activity level yields diminishing returns
Increasing physical activity to burn more calories works up to a point, but then the body adjusts to keep energy use stable, accordin...
Not a morning person? It may be your parents’ fault
You may be naturally disposed toward being a morning person or a night owl—and scientists are now saying that may have a true biolo...
Eating soy may protect against reproductive effects of BPA
Eating soy foods may help protect against reproductive effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical in many plastic consumer products and...
3 Super Bowl snack swaps that cut the salt
The Super Bowl is around the corner, which means it’s snack time. Since the new government guidelines suggest Americans cut their d...
Paleo vs. vegan? The pegan diet gives you the best of both
Whatever your stance on jorts, Priuses, and the man bun-braid, the latest hybrid is poised to be fall's No. 1 diet sensation. Meet...
New Zealand’s potential new flag looks decided, but what about the color?
Merkel favourite takes the reins as ruling party votes for moderation
Air Force reinstates pilots disciplined over Miley-themed texts, reps hail decision
High school hockey player nets winning goal after dad loses cancer battle
Media’s Bernie boost: Fear of Sanders eased by fading fear of terror
