Forget an apple a day when it comes to keeping the doctor away — try a smile a day. Happiness may be one of the best medicines when it comes to our physical health. Research suggests people who have an … 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 »
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 »
IUD use among American women is on the rise after decades of declining popularity. New products and changing attitudes among physicians and patients are driving the trend, experts say. | BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images A birth control method that works … Read More »
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 28: Miami Children’s Hospital pediatrician Dr. Amanda Porro, M.D prepares to administer a measles vaccination to Sophie Barquin,4, as her mother Gabrielle Barquin holds her during a visit to the Miami Children’s Hospital on January 28, … Read More »
Xerv_II via Getty Images At night, you can’t sleep. In the morning, you can’t wake up. Sound familiar? Get back on track with these three myths and facts about sleep. Myth #1: Getting up at night for, say, 15 minutes … Read More »
A sign warns of the dangers of measles in the reception area of a pediatrician’s office in Scottsdale, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Health officials in the state continue to see cases of the disease which had been eradicated in … Read More »
The AGE via Getty Images By Nathan Collins Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects one million Americans, according to recent estimates. Yet there’s no reliable lab test for the illness, and researchers are still struggling to understand why and how the disease … Read More »
Ebola survivor Nina Pham sits in the audience as US President Barack Obama delivers remarks with Ebola response partners after in Washington, DC, February 11, 2015. Obama spoke on the progress made to date and the next steps in our … Read More »
Stacey Beaman Name: Stacey Beaman Age: 36 Height: 5’5″ Before Weight: 265 pounds How I Gained It: I think many factors go into weight gain, but ultimately it came down to feeling hopeless and giving up. I had gone through … Read More »