Link Between Students’ Grades and Sleep Habits
Razi Berry Two MIT professors have found a strong relationship between students’ grades and how much sleep they’re getting. What time students go to bed and the consistency of their [...]
Woman Put into a Coma by Skin-Lightening Cream
Razi Berry She had been buying face cream through a friend of a friend for 12 years. This time, it was Pond’s “Rejuveness,” a version of the company’s anti-wrinkle cream [...]
Obese Women May Not Require Extra Calories During Pregnancy
Razi Berry The Institute of Medicine’s guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless [...]
Heart Disease Found in Ancient Peoples
Razi Berry A new imaging study of the mummified arteries of people who lived thousands of years ago revealed that their arteries were more clogged than originally thought, according to a [...]
Onion and Garlic Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Razi Berry Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Key [...]
Healthy Holiday Feasting
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND The holidays are upon us and with it comes parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few simple tricks, this holiday season will increase only [...]
Holiday Survival Guide
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. Some of the stress is good for us—like spending time with family and friends—but much of it is unpleasant and [...]
A Hat to Help with Male Balding
Razi Berry Few things on earth strike fear into the hearts of men more profoundly than hair loss. But reversing baldness could someday be as easy as wearing a hat, thanks to a noninvasive, [...]
‘Edutainment’ May Be Key to Millennials Making Positive Health Changes
Razi Berry Storytelling that educates and entertains – aka “edutainment” – is a powerful communication tool that can lead to positive health-related changes among [...]
Review of Plant-Based Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Razi Berry A plant-based diet may alleviate painful symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Plant-based diet [...]
