Oxytocin is a natural hormone that is typically associated with helping couples become more intimate and attached. It has also shown potential to help couples stay monogamous. A recent study conducted by the University of Bonn suggests that the “trust hormone” may help attached men stay farther away from other women they find attractive. The […]

Statins are commonly used drugs that help prevent heart-related deaths. Recently, scientists have discovered that statins may reduce cancer-related deaths. Researchers in Denmark surveyed cancer patients between 1995 and 2007 and found that those who took statins before their cancer diagnosis had a higher survival rate compared to patients who did not take the cholesterol-lowering […]

People with insomnia may have twice the risk for heart attack or stroke compared to those who get enough sleep, a recent study suggests. The study, conducted by Taiwanese researchers, adds to the growing number of evidence that sleep problems can cause major illness. Previous studies have suggested that sleep problems can cause or contribute […]

Deaths due to heart-related issues are likely to occur during the winter months regardless of the climate, a recent study says. The research, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012, analyzed 2005-08 deaths from Arizona, Georgia, Los Angeles, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington; areas with different climates. “This was surprising because climate was […]

Women who regularly consume sugary drinks are more likely to experience stroke than women who only drink sweetened beverages occasionally, according to a recent Japanese research. Like previous studies that showed the link between sugary drinks and several health problems like diabetes, obesity, and heart attacks, this study also failed to establish a cause-and-effect relationship […]

Leaving clothes to dry indoors can cause health problems for people prone to allergies, asthma, and hay fever. According to researchers, the increased air moisture encourages harmful mold growth and dust mites. Scientists from the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit in Glasgow found that 87 percent of households dried their clothes indoors when it gets […]

A recent study suggests that eating at least two servings of fish per week reduces the risk of stroke. The same research also suggests that fish oil supplements do not have the same effect. For years, regular consumption of fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids has been known to reduce the risk of coronary artery […]

It’s never too early to take care of your heart. According to a recent study, individuals may benefit more from paying attention to their cholesterol levels earlier in life instead of putting it off until later, when there is less chance for improvement. However, there is still no solid evidence that early intervention would make […]

Lack of sleep and poor focus can take its toll not only on our health but on our wallets as well. Insomnia cause an estimated  274,000 workplace accidents and errors costing Americans approximately $31 billion each year, a recent study said. The research may not be conclusive, as factors other than sleeplessness can also be […]

A recent study suggests alcoholics die earlier than smokers. Alcohol-dependent individuals, especially women, may lead even shorter lives compared to smokers. Researchers from Germany found that among alcohol-dependents, the mortality rates were 1.9 times higher in men and 4.6 times higher in women, compared with the general population. For the study, published online in the […]