For years and years and years now, women have used two pieces of fruit to define their body shape – and, to a certain extent, their health risks. An apple shape, where body fat tends to be stored mostly around the waist, is typically considered to be an indicator of higher health risks, especially heart […]
According to a new study, certain bacterial strains can survive longer inside bottles of contact lens solution than previously thought. Researchers looked at different strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause microbial keratitis – an inflammation and ulceration of the cornea that can cause vision loss. The investigators tested nine strains of P. aeruginosa and […]
In the United States, black women are two to three times more likely to have fibroids than white women. These fibroids, which are noncancerous growths that develop on the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus, also occur more often, develop sooner, grow larger, and are more likely to cause severe pain in black women. A variety […]
So. You know that occasional joint? Turns out, a new study says it might not be as okay as you thought it was. In the first study to link casual marijuana use to major brain changes, researchers say that even occasionally smoking marijuana may rewire your brain and cause structural changes. The study is published in […]
First the bad news: The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar disease, according to a new study. “Diabetes has increased dramatically. The rates have almost doubled since the late ’80s and early ’90s,” said Elizabeth Selvin, the study’s lead author and […]
You love your family (and yourself) and you want everybody to be healthy. Thankfully, there are many different things you can do to help them achieve that goal, including encouraging more water, more produce and less junk food. However, there’s another hidden ingredient in the American diet that has gotten way out of control in […]
So…you know when they asked you, “So, how was it?” and you replied (lied), “Honey, it was great!” Turns out, you’re probably not fooling them. According to a new study, men and women are actually quite aware of the level of their partners’ sexual enjoyment, which challenges a common belief that women and men have trouble […]
Artist, actor and philanthropist Common was joined by Andrea L. Zopp, CEO of the Chicago Urban League and Rhymefest, the creative director of Kanye West’s Donda’s House, Inc., to announce the launch of the AAHH! Fest, as well as the creation of the Chicago Youth Jobs Collaborative. Both projects will serve to support Chicago youth and organize resources […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even though the pregnancy rate for teens between 15 and 17 seems to be declining, a quarter of all teen births still occur in this age group. The number? About 1,700 births a week. “We can’t be complacent when we hear about these declines,” said Ileana […]
According to the CDC, there has been an increase in the number of cases of nicotine poisoning from e-cigarettes. Disturbingly, 51 percent of calls to poison hotlines have involved children aged 5 and younger, while 42 percent involved people aged 20 and older. “The time has come to start thinking about what we can do to keep […]
About 50 percent of men in the United States take vitamins and supplements, according to studies. In 2011, American consumers spent $30 billion on these over-the-counter nutritional items. The problem? Many popular vitamins and supplements aren’t FDA-regulated. Additionally, the Archives of Internal Medicine published a study last year that expressed concerns about people using supplements […]
According to a new survey called Marijuana On Main Street, the legalization of medical marijuana has the support of a surprising group of people. The survey, which was conducted by WebMD/Medscape, has concluded that 69 percent of doctors feel that medical marijuana can help with certain conditions and treatments. Interestingly, only 52 percent of consumers agreed. The […]