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Forget the winter blues, beware the winter munchies
My wife says that she always knows when we will have a very cold winter. The way she determines this is by noticing the animals – especially squirrels...
Forget the winter blues, beware the winter munchies
My wife says that she always knows when we will have a very cold winter. The way she determines this is by noticing the animals – especially squirrels...
8-hour sleepers more likely to be heart healthy
People who get at least 8 hours of sleep each night are more likely to have good heart health than those who get less sleep, a new study finds. In the...
How to repair family relations during the holidays
If you’re fighting with someone in your family, you might want to hurry up and call a truce. The holiday season can be a good excuse for estranged rel...
The 3 cancers doctors miss most, plus 4 other commonly misdiagnosed conditions
Dizziness, sweating and nausea may sound like the flu, but those symptoms also could be signs of a heart attack. And sometimes, a doctor will make the...
How 7 successful women leaders take care of their health
Being busy often means putting yourself lower on the priority list—so staying healthy, energized, and (relatively) de-stressed becomes that much more...
Stressed about the holidays? Magnesium-rich foods can help
The holidays are a time for getting together with family and friends to relax, but how many people do you know that actually feel relaxed this time of...
7 ways essential oils can help pregnancy woes
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and as women continue to make informed choices during pregnancy and childbirth, they’re also turn...
Women panic less when abnormal breast cells are not called cancer
Women may be less likely to panic or pursue aggressive treatment for a common, non-invasive breast tumor if doctors don't use the word "cancer" to des...
US maternal mortality rate is twice that of Canada, says UN
Women are twice as likely to die from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth in the United States than in Canada, a new global survey of maternal m...
Soy might benefit women with pregnancy diabetes
Consuming soy protein during pregnancy may help women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar and cholesterol levels, according to a small...
Seven Foods That Fight Inflammation and Belly Fat
All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts...
Adolescent e-cigarette use tied to breathing problems
Adolescents who reported using e-cigarettes were about 30 percent more likely to report respiratory symptoms than those who never used e-cigarettes, i...
5 moms sue NYC over mandatory flu vaccine for pre-K, daycare children
Five mothers are suing New York City over its mandate requiring students younger than 5 to receive the flu vaccine, Fox 5 NY reported. The mothers arg...
Scientists might have just revolutionized brain medicine
Inside your head, there's something called the blood-brain barrier—a natural defense system that keeps germs in your bloodstream from entering your br...
Maternal mortality falls by almost 50% - UN report
Around 303,000 women died of complications during pregnancy or up to six weeks after giving birth in 2015 - down from 532,000 in 1990. Officials from...
Russian to double spending on HIV care next year
Russia will double its spending on HIV care and prevention next year in the face of a growing epidemic, the country's health minister announced on Fri...
How the brain regulates simultaneous pains
Researchers have identified the brain regions that allow some people to feel less pain in one area of the body when they are subjected to pain in anot...
'Health' supplements send 23,000 to emergency rooms in US each year
Dietary supplements - those "all natural" products people consume for weight loss, extra energy or to self-treat various conditions - send 23,000 peop...
Near-death experience: the uncertain future of Sony, HTC, and Motorola
The rise of smartphones has been meteoric, but as demand levels off, and prices begin to fall amid commoditization, a number of manufacturers are find...