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October 28, 2015

10 healthy herbs to grow -- and eat -- at home

Growing herbs at home is a fun, money-saving hobby that also happens to be good for your health. Here we break down 10 of the healthiest herbs, along with recipes and tips for growing them yourself.

October 28, 2015

Scientists Find Gene That Controls Chronic Pain

British scientists have identified a gene responsible for regulating chronic pain, called HCN2, and say their discovery should help drug researchers in their search for more effective, targeted pain-killing medicines

October 28, 2015

Bad sleep? Blame the moon

The moon could be to blame for a bad night's sleep, researchers now say

October 28, 2015

So, What's in a Placebo, Anyway?

Despite carrying monikers like 'fake' or 'dummy' or 'sham,' some placebo pills may be potent enough to taint medical research results, hints a new review of more than 150 clinical trials

October 28, 2015

Why perfume could be making you depressed

Why you may want to ditch your signature scent

October 28, 2015

Low-Salt Diets May Raise Risk of Heart Disease

Cutting back on salt may not be as beneficial for your heart as once thought, a new study suggests. While a diet low in salt reduces blood pressure, it increases the levels of cholesterol, fat and hormones in the blood that are known to increase the risk of heart disease  

October 28, 2015

Summer sun safety: Contact lenses with UV protection

With the official arrival of summer, taking protective measures against the sun’s dangerous rays is essential. While many may think they’re prepared with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, doctors say there’s another must-have to add to the list: UV-blocking contact lenses.

October 28, 2015

Flu season has begun, with latest start in 24 years

Influenza activity in the U.S. remained relatively low from October through January — so low, in fact, that the current flu season is considered not to have officially begun until the first week of February, when hospitals reported a slight increase, according to the CDC 

October 28, 2015

Why high blood pressure could be good for some older people

High blood pressure might actually be a good thing, when the condition occurs in older people who are especially frail

October 28, 2015

Woman Who Had Face Transplant Following Chimp Attack Opens Up in Documentary

Charla Nash, the woman who almost died after being attacked by a pet chimp, has spoken publicly for the first time since undergoing a face transplant