People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban may not be protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" … [Read more...] about Are Nonsmoking Hotel Rooms Really Safer?
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Memorial Day: Eat Well…And Still Fit In Your Shorts
Summer is almost here! For many, Memorial Day is the start of warm weather, shorts, sun, parties...and lots and lots of delicious food. If … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: Eat Well…And Still Fit In Your Shorts
Which Cuisine Has The Most Calories?
The next time you sit down at a restaurant—be it fast food or sit down, obviously unhealthy or seemingly good for you—ponder this truth: The … [Read more...] about Which Cuisine Has The Most Calories?
Do You Need A BRCA Test?
What is BRCA testing? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that belong to a class of genes known as tumor suppressors. Mutation of these genes … [Read more...] about Do You Need A BRCA Test?
The 5 Best Benefits Of Peanut Butter
Peanut butter? Healthy? YES! Even though it's higher in fat, the health benefits of peanut butter enough to convince you to embrace … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Benefits Of Peanut Butter
5 Ways To Lighten Salad Dressings
Salads are an excellent choice for a healthy, balanced diet, and we commend you if you’ve made such an addition to your daily menus. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Lighten Salad Dressings
Wanda Sykes: “It Sounds Scary, But What Do You Want?”
Startling reports of Angelina Jolie undergoing a double mastectomy have turned the public's attention back to the fact that disease is an … [Read more...] about Wanda Sykes: “It Sounds Scary, But What Do You Want?”
Tuscan Bean & Spinach Soup
Sometimes you need a warm bowl of something comforting and delicious. But that doesn't mean it has to be full of extra calories and minus … [Read more...] about Tuscan Bean & Spinach Soup
How Much Iron Is Too Much?
The days of taking Granny’s iron tonic may not be the best medicine if you have sickle cell disease and receive blood transfusions. Low … [Read more...] about How Much Iron Is Too Much?
Your Second Trimester: What To Expect
What are the most common second trimester symptoms…and how can you prepare for them? Weeks 13 to 27 of pregnancy are typically called the … [Read more...] about Your Second Trimester: What To Expect
7 At-Home Health Checks To Do Right Now
What are the most important at-home health checks for men and women? No one knows your body like you do—often it will give you warning signs … [Read more...] about 7 At-Home Health Checks To Do Right Now
Baldness & Heart Disease: What Every Man Needs To Know
Male pattern baldness affects around 40 percent of adult men. By the time they reach 80, over 80% of men will be bald. Researchers have … [Read more...] about Baldness & Heart Disease: What Every Man Needs To Know