Healthcare product company Perrigo issued a voluntary recall Monday for two of its children’s cough syrups, as some packages contain an oral dosing cup with incorrect markings. The products were sold as store brand in various retail stores nationwide.
The recalled products are children's guaifenesin grape liquid (100mg/5 mL) and...
When we have a medical complaint, we usually go and talk to our doctors about them. The thing is; some folks avoid seeing their doctors if they have an embarrassing problem. Of course, doctors are there to treat all kinds of medical conditions. It matters not to them whether...
We all know that a healthy lifestyle includes a healthy diet. Unfortunately, many of us don’t always have the time to prepare healthy food – especially if you have to cook for a family with a variety of dietary needs. Even if you are inclined to prepare all your...
A new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals diets that are high in sugar are a major risk factor for certain types of cancers, especially breast cancer.
In the study, researchers gave mice fructose and sucrose in amounts similar to what someone who follows a...
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is an often painful, frustrating and uncomfortable condition. It also that has a variety of symptoms including bloating, stomach pains and constipation. The internet is an excellent tool for answering questions and researching, but can lead to self-diagnosing. This is not ideal as you...
If you normally have trouble sticking to your New Year's resolutions, a new study may help: Psychologists have found that asking questions and then answering them, instead of making statements, is one key to sticking with your promises.
For example, you are more likely to actually exercise more if you...
When you have to spend the day at work, it can often seem like staying fit and healthy is impossible. But that’s not necessarily true. Here are some ways in which you can stay fit and healthy when at work.
Start the Day Healthily
Before you even get to work, you...
The brain circuits responsible for the inability to feel pleasure have now been discovered in rats, a finding that could help researchers better understand the mechanisms underlying depression and schizophrenia.
Anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure from activities that are normally found enjoyable, is a core symptom of several human...
As mouth-watering as a sugar-laden sundae or icing-topped cupcake is, we should all know by now that sugar isn’t exactly healthy. In fact, it may be one of the worst things you can eat (that is, if you’re trying to live a long, healthy life).
One study from UC San...
Is the saturated fat in butter and bacon good for you? Will going gluten-free help fight fatigue and depression? Is losing weight out of your control?
If you've been following the nutrition headlines this year, you may feel more confused than ever about what to put on your plate. Check out...