Liver Cancer Deaths Spike While Overall Cancer Deaths Fall
A new study has found that cancer death rates have been steadily declining across all genders and ethnic groups, except for one particular type of ca...
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Why Is Salmonella So Widespread?
Most people know that raw chicken often carries Salmonella bacteria. However, fewer may know that there are different strains of the bacteria, some o...
Is Chronic Stress Wiping Your Memory?
Whether it is a character from a Disney movie telling you to let it go, or the Dalai Lama explaining how useless it is to worry, a new study shows th...
Watch Out! Pedestrian Deaths Are on the Rise
Walking might be healthier than driving, but taking a stroll seems to be getting increasingly dangerous.
New Medication for Type 2 Diabetes?
For those who have diabetes, there might soon be a new option in town.
Trends in Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery was once considered just another term for a facelift, but that may be changing.
How Zika Virus Might be Linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome
The Zika virus has been in the news a lot lately. Now a study indicates another newsworthy issue.
Ouch! Managing Chronic Pain
Pain management is complex. But is it possible--or even desirable--to eliminate all pain?
The Infamous Rob Ford, Ex-Mayor of Toronto, Dead at 46
Few Americans keep up with Canadian politics. However, chances are good that you’ve heard of Rob Ford, the notorious ex-mayor of Toronto who died y...
How Your Lack of Sleep can Help Tumors Thrive
Getting a good night's sleep could be a lifesaver for those with cancer.
Meat, Antibiotics and Superbugs: Is There A Connection?
Researchers have found that humans -- and not meat -- might be the actual source of antibiotic-resistant illnesses.
Breathe Deeply and Improve Your Heart Health
You probably know someone who raves about the benefits of yoga. Many yoga fans say that it's as much a spiritual exercise as a physical one. However,...
When It Comes to Sex, Labels Aren’t Everything
Sexuality is often more complex than a simple label can define. New research suggests that sex educators may want to keep this in mind, especially wh...
How’s Your Body Image, Bro?
The media constantly bombards us with images of gorgeous female models, movie stars and pop stars; it’s no wonder that many females suffer from a p...
Superbugs, Sewage and the Oceans
Sewage treatment plants are all about keeping it clean--water, that is. But there may be a problem.
How the Cold Sore Virus Might Affect Alzheimer’s Disease
It's not uncommon for things to go together, like peanut butter and jelly. Surprisingly, there may now be a connection between cold sores and Alzheim...
Using Sugar to Fight Sugar
In the battle against fatty liver disease, could ingesting more sugar be part of the solution?
Is Your Mouth Showing Signs of Bad Sleep?
Many people who have sleep apnea don’t know anything is amiss until a family member points out their relentless snoring or irregular breathing at n...
