Category archives for: Health

Natural Supplements Unsafe?

According to an investigation by Consumer Reports, even though a supplement is labeled natural, that does not mean it is safe.

Naps Increase Productivity

Naps are very common in everyone’s lives, especially after family meals.

Increase In Dengue Fever Cases In Florida

An increase in the number of cases of dengue fever has been found in the Key West area of Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Weight Loss Pill Made From Addiction Treatment Drugs

A new study published in the Lancet found out something interesting about the weight loss pill, Contrave.

Home Birth Risky And Possibly Harmful To Newborn Babies

An editorial from the medical journal Lancet said that moms do have the right to “choose how and where to give birth, but they do not have the right to put their baby at risk.”

Seasonal Flu Shots Coming Soon

If you’re looking for protection against the seasonal flu, shots will soon be available in doctors’ offices or clinics near you.

Calcium Supplements Increase Cancer Risk

Although calcium supplements are widely used to strengthen aging bones and fight osteoporosis, a new study finds that taking these supplements may increase their risk of heart attack.

Hoarding Becomes A Growing Issue

Rescue workers had to drill a hole in a Skokie, Illinois house to retrieve the body of an 82-year-old woman.

Social Life Helps Survival

A new study suggests that a good social life may be about as important as being a non-smoker when it comes to how long you will live.

Background Music Doesn’t Help As Much As You Think

A new study suggests that background music and studying don’t mix. Playing music while you’re studying for a test or memorizing may seem like a good idea, but this new study says the music may actually be working against you.

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