Americans, in general, like a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing health remedies. In addition, there’s a fair amount of skepticism about the institutions that are supposed to protect the public’s health. For instance, recent news reports...
In the never-ending pursuit of happiness, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to boost joy naturally. As it turns out, the foods we eat have a lot to say about our overall happiness. Here are 14 foods...
In 2014, the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention accidentally shipped out live anthrax virus cultures. It was one of a series of embarrassing mishaps involving deadly bugs, which prompted the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to issue a...
Fish can help improve children's sleep and IQ test scores, researchers are saying. In a study published this month, scientists found that children aged nine to eleven who ate fish at least once per week had higher scores and better...
For people facing severe depression or suicidal thoughts, a recent study has found that the anesthetic, ketamine, can help. This news is particularly helpful for those already taking traditional anti-depressants, but not getting enough relief.
Older studies have already shown that...
The stage is set for a glorious Christmas dinner. The table positively groans with mountains of meat, piles of potatoes, scores of salads and bucketloads of beverages. The obligatory piece de resistance, that organic turkey you forked out for...
The cannabis industry has been reaching new highs as scores of herbal products — hemp-based soaps, CBD oils and weed edibles — go mainstream. Now a new item is coming along and it’s sure to generate a lot of...
The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but doctors especially cringe at the thought of this season. That’s because at no other time during the year are people more likely to suffer from heart attacks as during the period...
Most people believe that “FDA-approved” means that the benefits of an approved item clearly outweigh any potential risks you might experience. The FDA, after all, is responsible for protecting public health. So, we naturally assume they’re getting it right....
It’s easy to let the holidays get to you. The pressure to find the perfect gift, traveling during the busiest time of the year, and family get-togethers that involve dealing with that relative you just don’t want to be...
