It's an Eyesore: Supplement Didn't Stop Cataracts
Your eyes may be the crystal-clear windows to your soul, but cataracts can make them cloudy — and selenium likely doesn't keep them clear.
...Lifestyle Center: Food & Drink
Are There Cures for Hangovers?
After the last drops of New Year's Eve champagne have been drunk, some revelers may be in a less-than-happy mood when they wake up with a...
Beware the Binge: Drinking May Slow Immune System
You may want to take it slow at that New Year's Eve party. Turning that New Year's drink or two into too many in a short time may lead to injuries...
Olympic Concerns With Rio’s Waters
Behind the beautiful beaches, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, may be home to some not-so-beautiful bacteria in its water supply. And officials are rushing...
Pure Caffeine: Not Your Regular Cup of Coffee
A federal agency is reaching out to the American public to let them know how to keep their families safe from a...
Teen Substance Abuse Rates Dropped
Parents may breathe a little easier — fewer teens may be lighting up, getting high and binge drinking.
Bath Salts and Beyond: Poison Centers Save Lives
From bath salts to laundry pods, many items can pose poisoning risks. Calls to poison control centers around the US have not only saved many...
Blackouts After Boozing All Too Common in Teens
Families and schools can take steps to stop the risky business of teen drinking. Teens are one of the groups most prone to binge drinking — a...
Nix That Nightcap — Alcohol May Disrupt Sleep
Getting better sleep may be as simple as skipping your nightcap.
New Synthetic Hallucinogen May Be Deadly
Known as “designer drugs,” synthetic drugs meant to mimic the effects of illegal substances are often produced faster than the DEA can ban them —...
Salt May Be Sweeter Than Sugar
Salt may be a little less sinister for patients with high blood pressure than once thought. And sugar may steal salt's spot on the list of blood...
A Sweet Way to Lower Diabetes Risk
Chocolate lovers may have one more reason to indulge their sweet tooth — chocolate may lower diabetes risk.
More Cheers to Red Wine’s Health Benefits
Break out the bottle — the red wine bottle, that is. The debate about whether alcohol is good for you is ongoing, but a new study says a compound...
Coffee Buzz May Keep Minds Sharp
Reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s may be as simple as enjoying a few cups of coffee each day.
New Site Ranks Restaurants for Healthiness
Finding healthy food when you go out to eat just got a little easier. A new website determines how healthy restaurants are.
Not-Nice Rice: Rice Products Tested Positive for Arsenic
That whole-grain brown rice in your pantry might not be as healthy as it appears. A new report says many rice products contained high levels of...
One Drink Could Land You in the ER
How many drinks does it take for you to raise your risk of physical injury? Just one, a new study suggests.
Coffee May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Coffee drinkers may have one more reason to brew another pot. Coffee might prevent type 2 diabetes, according to a research roundup published for...
