BPA is bad for your health! Food stored and sold in plastic containers, especially when heated, may absorb bisphenol-A (BPA, a chemical used to harden plastics. A new study examined if there is a connection between the amount of BPA in the body and heart disease. The results were quite clear: higher urinary concentrations of BPA metabolites are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Read MoreOne third of cancers are caused by lifestyle choices. That also means that over one third of cancers are avoidable by choosing different life style options.
Read MoreHow’s your mood these days? A study of millions of tweets on the popular online Twitter service shows most people feel best in the morning.
Read MoreFrustrated with your New Year’s Resolutions? You’re not alone. Most people are (and, no, the answer is NOT to just not make any resolutions!)
Read MoreIn May 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled radiation emitted from cell phones as “possibly carcinogenic”, and research supporting this conclusion was published subsequently. So, is it time to get rid of your cell phone?
Read MoreThe Internet has revolutionized such things as shopping, politics and entertainment. But for many people going online is not just about convenience. It's about the need to be online. And it interferes with social, professional and personal activities and obligations. A recent study sheds some light on this under-reported condition.
Read MoreMore than one-third of U.S. adults are taking prescription medications that may have depression as a negative side effect, new research finds. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, warns that depression is a potential side effect of more than 200 commonly prescribed medications, including beta blockers for blood pressure, birth control pills, antacids, and painkillers.
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