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 »
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 »
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 »
Some heart attack risk factors are common knowledge. The average person knows, for example, that obesity, diabetes and hypertension can lead to an increased risk. And behaviors like smoking and a sedentary lifestyle are well-known risk factors as well. But … Read More »
karimian | Flickr One of the most common reasons to eat more organic produce is to avoid harmful chemicals used in growing your food. Pesticides have been linked to developmental problems in children, and may act as carcinogens or throw … Read More »
shaunl via Getty Images It can be downright Sisyphean to get a teenager out of bed. Just like adults, they’re often significantly sleep-deprived — and the first period bell is doing them no favors. Adolescents have been steadily logging fewer … Read More »
Robert Deutschman via Getty Images If you’re a healthy eater who practices portion control, you know a vacation can put a dent in your healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re kicking back and relaxing for a week or getting to know a … Read More »
Interested in yoga but don’t want to pay for an expensive class or be seen flopping around on your mat like a fish out of water? YouTube has tons of yoga channels that are great for yoga enthusiasts who prefer … Read More »
Buenaventuramariano via Getty Images SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Medical experts warned Friday the anti-vaccination lobby is growing in Bosnia, using scientifically discredited arguments to stoke parental fears in the worst-affected country in Europe’s measles outbreak. This trend — combined with … Read More »
The day I was diagnosed with anorexia both my parents were with me at my pediatrician’s office, sitting across from me as they struggled to hold back tears. My parents were the ones involved in my treatment, the people who … Read More »