Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills or implants, may increase a woman's odds of depression and antidepressant medication use, according to a large study of Danish women.
Based on data about prescription drug use for more than 1 million women, researchers found that those who started using hormonal contraception were...
Taking a common kind of painkiller is linked to an increased risk of heart failure, a study suggests. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen and diclofenac, are commonly used to treat pain and inflammation.
The British Medical Journal study looked at 10 million people, aged 77 on...
Frequent and experienced runners have adapted a healthier way of life by being careful with the kind of food that they eat. Some of them may have taken different forms of physical activity as their means of maintaining their health goals.
After all, regular exercise such as running boosts immunity...
The current generation is slowly becoming a sleepless one. With people developing terrible sleeping habits because of prolonged usage of technology (especially because of the Internet), consumption of stimulants, and working at hours that go against one’s internal body clock, we’ve somehow normalized sleep deprivation.
After a tiring day at...
To get the most out of your exercise, it is crucial to nourish your body properly before working out. The perfect pre-workout food formula is one part simple carbohydrates and one part protein, with minimal fat to avoid acid reflux. Eat your snack one to three hours before you...
You wake up, shower, get dressed, and brush your teeth. Besides a trip to the dentist’s every six months, dental hygiene isn’t usually top of mind. It’s simply routine. You know what you’re doing, right? Well, as it turns out, there’s a method to the mechanics of brushing (and...
Throughout life, physicians are an important and constant companion for any person. People depend on these medical practitioners for the diagnosis and treatment of various health concerns.
Being a doctor is one of the most challenging jobs, as it’s no small matter handling the health and well-being of others. Whether...
An 8-month-old Chinese boy has undergone the first of three surgeries to correct a rare defect wherein he was born with 31 fingers and toes.
Asia Wire Report (AWR) reported that the unidentified boy, who is being called Hong Hong and Yuan Yuan, has 15 fingers and 16 toes, but...
Fast food deserves its share of criticism. Most menu items from Burger King, McDonald’s, Chipotle, Wendy’s, and Taco Bell are devoid of any real nutritional value. Their burgers, burritos, and French fries are low in fiber, high in salt, and leave you and your stomach unsatisfied.
Fast-food chains have become such...
Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they're as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.
With eggs, giving babies that first spoonful between 4 and 6...