Zika virus might not be a concern for you if you aren’t a female or attempting to start a family, right? Not so fast. A new study suggests that you might be at risk of cognitive issues if you happen to contract the mosquito-borne virus. A study performed in mice has discovered that adult brain …
Your heart might not seem like it needs immediate attention – after all, it isn’t as visible as the rest of your body. However, it’s a vital part, and a new study has linked certain jobs to poor heart health. To draw their conclusions, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked …
If you’re a lover of pasta, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about how packing on the carbs inevitably leads to weight gain, but is it all bad news? A new study published in Nutrition and Diabetes says that this may not be the case. The research was led by Italian researchers from the …
If you love spooning chunks of cookie dough into your mouth before actually doing any baking, you might want to think twice. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is here to let you know that there are several ingredients in raw dough that could pose a threat to your health – specifically, flour. The FDA …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. Brightness is everything when it comes to a lightbulb, right? What if the amount of illumination could have a negative impact on your health? This is what the American Medical Association now wants us to consider, specifically …
We’ve all heard the old adage that coffee causes cancer. Then it doesn’t. And then it does again. Now, a new study suggests that it’s not coffee we should be weary of – it’s hot beverages altogether. According to research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, “very hot” beverages (more than 70 …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. As of 2014, approximately 2.8 million adolescents in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode within a 12-month span. Although it’s widely known that teens experience depression, a new study suggests that medication may not be helping. An analysis …
Exercise can not only help you get that beach bod you want, but reduce your risk of cancer, too. New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that exercise may now help individuals reduce the risk of developing 13 different types of cancer. To draw their conclusions, the researchers looked at data from 12 large-scale …
How often do you spend time at local parks? If you can’t remember when you last visited one, you’re not alone. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine took a look at who is using the public parks across the U.S., as well as how frequently they’re visiting them. Nationwide, the …
As the stigma of mental illness continues to make headlines, Walgreens is stepping up to do its part in the fight against discrimination. The pharmaceutical store chain announced on May 10 that it would be launching an online portal for mental health, utilizing a number of third-party resources. Walgreens will also be encouraging the use …