And now for some good news, cancer rates fall. Cancer-related deaths have dropped significantly over the last twenty years, according to the latest figures released by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Cancer mortality rate peaked in 1991 with 215.1 deaths per 100,000. In 2009, the number went down to 173.1 per 100,000. That’s a 20 […]

A new study has linked excess sugar consumption to weight gain and suggests cutting back on sugar intake to avoid a global obesity problem. Researchers from the University of Otago and Riddet Institute in New Zealand analyzed 71 studies involving sugar intake and weight. They found a significant effect on weight when sugar consumption is […]

Children who are staring at computer screens and watching TV before bedtime may have difficulty falling asleep, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand studied more than 2,000 children between 5 and 18 years old. They were asked to record all their activities 90 minutes before going to bed […]

Need an energy boost? Think twice before downing that energy drink; emergency visits linked to energy drinks. The number of emergency room visits linked with high-caffeine drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar, Full Throttle, and Monster Energy is on the rise, according to a government report. Data from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]

We are in the middle of two virus attacks at the start of 2013 – a record-breaking flu season and the quick-spreading norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis. These viruses are easily spread and cause severe physical discomfort. Infected patients endure a week or more of fever, body aches and, in the case of norovirus, vomiting and […]

For years, many experts and health advocates have been warning us about the probable dangers of having too much fructose in our diets. A new study from Yale University School of Medicine may have confirmed that fructose is indeed making us fat. Fructose, or fruit sugar, is a simple monosaccharide commonly added to foods and […]

We all know that exercise is important for our physical health. It helps us maintain ideal weight, keeps our heart healthy, helps us avoid diseases, and many more. Recently, scientists have confirmed that the right amount of exercise boosts brain functions too. The study, published online in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, investigated the effects of […]

Excessive eating and drinking during the holidays can be dangerous for type 2 diabetics who are unaware of their condition, one expert says. “As tempting and tasty as it might be, eating high-fat foods with excess calories, carbohydrates and salt will put people who don’t know they have the disease at great risk,” diabetes specialist […]

This may come as a surprise, only three percent of Americans have healthy hearts, a new study by the American Heart Association said. The study, published Dec. 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, was based on a survey of more than 350,000 Americans conducted in 2009. Researchers evaluated the participants’ heart health […]

Many studies have found that beneficial bacteria known as probiotics may help reduce cholesterol levels. Recently, researchers in Canada studied how probiotics interfere with our body’s absorption of fat calories which has the potential to get rid of belly fat. Belly fat is associated with an increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and […]