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Is Marijuana the Next Diabetes Drug?

Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis
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Testing for Best Insect Repellents

A good insect repellent can protect you from mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus, ticks, and other biting insects. Concerned about West Nile virus or ticks? Or...
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Mysterious Illness Kills 2 in Southeast Alabama

A mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama, state health officials said Tuesday. Seven people have been admitted to...
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Man Dead for 40 Minutes Brought Back to Life with New CPR Technique

An Australian man who was clinically dead for 40 minutes was brought back to life, thanks to a relatively new cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedure. Colin Fiedler,...
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Two Jubilant Wives High-Five as Husbands Use Labor Simulation

Two men who wanted to prove that their wives were 'exaggerating' the pain of childbirth underwent a labor simulation meant to mimic contractions experienced by...
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Spotlight on Superfoods

Superfoods are in the spotlight, from kimchi to kombucha to chia. Here's why some of these superfoods are so popular, and why you might try...
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Why Sit-Ups Can Be BAD for Your Body

The area of the body that gets most attention at gyms is the ‘core’. Workouts promising to hone your midsection so it not only looks...
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The Rise of 'Lotus Births': More Mothers Are Leaving Their Baby's Umbilical Cord Attached Until It Falls Off Ten Days Later

An increasing number of women are choosing to leave their newborn baby's umbilical cord attached, in an all-natural trend called Lotus Birth.Lotus Birth, or umbilical...
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Once Notorious IUDs Now Proven to Be Safe and Effective for Teens

Many teenage girls have been choosing birth control pills or condoms as methods of birth control fearing complications from intrauterine devices, but a new study...
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Fat O'Clock: 7pm on Sunday Is Revealed as the Time We Are Most Likely Give in to Comfort Eating

Fat o'clock – the time in the week when we are most likely to start comfort eating and pile on the pounds – starts at...
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