Health
Study: 84 Percent Of Fish Are Contaminated With Mercury
Two new studies have found that mercury emissions are on the rise all over the planet, resulting in contamination for a vast majority of the world’s fish population.
Flu Shot Did Poor Job Against Worst Bug In Seniors
For those 65 and older, this season’s flu shot is only 9 percent effective against the most common and dangerous flu bug, according to a startling new government report.
CDC: Children Eating, Drinking Fewer Calories
New research indicates that children are consuming fewer calories than they did at the turn of the century.
Study: Eating Early Can Help People Lose Weight
Looking to lose a few pounds? One way may be to do so might be to eat your meals earlier in the day.
Coca-Cola To Address Obesity For First Time In Television Ads
Coca-Cola became one of the world’s most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now it’s taking to the airwaves for the first time to address a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.
Study: Facebook Could Cause Obesity
Researchers at Columbia University have learned that using Facebook may be tied to obesity, due to the negative eating habits that could result from frequent visitation of social networking sites.
Study: Smoking Removes 5 Hours From Life Expectancy Each Day
Researchers have learned that smoking cigarettes could take as much as five hours off a person’s life expectancy – per day.
Researchers: Obesity Can Be Predicted At Birth
A new study has reportedly found a way to predict obesity at birth.
Panel: Americans Aged 15 To 64 Should Get HIV Test At Least Once
There’s a new push to make testing for the AIDS virus as common as cholesterol checks.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So in honor of the cause, Larry Tinsley thought it would be appropriate to spotlight this disease that affects so many women and t heir families. So today on […]
