Healthy Living

Eating Fatty Food Items Leads to Sleep Deprivation: Study

May 15, 2014 AM EDT

Unhealthy eating habits can lead to sleep deprivation, according to a study.

Cell Phone Chatter Linked to Triple Risk of Brain Tumors

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Talking on your cell phone for more than 15 hours a month triples the risk of brain cancer, according to a new study.

Virginia Tech updates football helmet ratings, 5 new helmets meet 5-star mark

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Virginia Tech has updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual helmets to reduce the risk of concussion.

Early menopause ups heart failure risk, especially for smokers

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Women who go through menopause early-at ages 40 to 45-have a higher rate of heart failure, according to a new study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Smoking, current or past, raises the ..

Medications Prescribed for Alcoholics Help Control Their Drinking Habits: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Oral drugs and medications prescribed for alcoholics help curb their drinking habits, according to a study.

Prehistoric Man Took Drugs and Alcohol For Ritualistic Reasons: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Prehistoric man used drugs and alcohol for ritualistic reasons, according to a study.

Edible Magnetic Bacteria Help Detect and Screen Stomach Cancer: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Newly created magnetic bacteria can help screen digestive diseases and stomach cancer, according to a study.

Having a Purpose to Live can Boost Your Lifespan: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Having a purpose to live help improve overall health and increase life span in young and old, according to a study.

Exposure to Paint and Grease Fumes Causes Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Workers who are regularly exposed to fumes released from paints and glue mostly suffer memory and cognitive decline, according to a study.

Childhood Bullying Leads to Physical Ailments in Later Years: Study

May 14, 2014 AM EDT

Bullied children are more susceptible to heart diseases and physical illnesses in later years, according to a study.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder questionnaire may give clues to other mental health problems

May 13, 2014 PM EDT

A shortened version of a questionnaire used by psychologists to assess risk factors for obsessive-compulsive disorder also may help determine the risk of depression and anxiety, according to a Baylor University study.

Study Reveals Why Athletes Are More Likely to Need Pacemakers

May 13, 2014 PM EDT

Athletes are more likely to need pacemakers in old age, according to a new study.

Older, sicker men with early-stage prostate cancer do not benefit from aggressive treatment

May 13, 2014 PM EDT

Treating older men with early-stage prostate cancer who also have other serious underlying health problems with aggressive therapies such as surgery or radiation therapy does not help them live longer and, in fact, can be detrimental, according to a ..

Life Purpose Promotes Longevity in All Age Groups

May 12, 2014 PM EDT

Believing that your life has purpose may promote longevity, according to a new study.

Children of nicotine-addicted parents more likely to become heavy smokers

May 12, 2014 PM EDT

The more time a child is exposed to a parent addicted to smoking, the more likely the youth will not only take up cigarettes but also become a heavy smoker.