Woman in the toilet | Scimat Scimat via Getty Images A bacteria that triggers deadly diarrhea and is one of the most common causes of U.S. infectious disease deaths is caused, in part, by antibiotics. Clostridium difficile, or C-diff, is … Read More »
For 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. See the previous stress tips here. You don’t have to be a hoarder to hit some resistance … Read More »
By Adam Perlman, MD The research keeps rolling in: Sitting for long periods of time every day is not good for our bodies. A new study published last month raised the stakes even higher. People who spend the majority of … Read More »
Fuse via Getty Images The question: Can I really catch a cold just from going outside with wet hair? The answer: No doubt you’ve heard this one before — probably from Mom or Grandma as you rushed out the door … Read More »
smoker | Zoonar RF via Getty Images If you’re looking for another reason to quit, here it is: Cigarettes may be a sign of mental health problems. Contrary to the perception of cigarettes as a stress reliever, smokers are 70 … Read More »
ChamilleWhite via Getty Images It may be light out a little bit later now, but we’re still in the last leg of winter (thanks for nothing, Punxsutawney Phil). The frozen season often comes with a series of mood changes — … Read More »
In 2013, Jennifer Glass was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer. To help document her life, she took a photo every day and then, in March 2014, she set it to music and uploaded it to YouTube. Since then, the … Read More »
Ella Mullins | Flickr Like a four-leaf clover or a double rainbow, people who dutifully log eight hours of sleep each night seem pretty rare in today’s world. Yet they do exist — and not surprisingly, they have a slew … Read More »
There’s little comforting about phrases like “nightmare bacteria” or “fatal superbug”. Reports like those surrounding the recent exposure to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Los Angeles are understandably alarming, especially considering almost 200 UCLA Medical Center patients may have come in contact … Read More »
As it turns out, being “scared to death” isn’t just a saying. A new video from ASAP Science, a YouTube channel that provides your “weekly dose of fun and interesting science,” explores the topic of fear. It’s not uncommon to … Read More »