Category: Health

  • Why Smoking Rates in the United States Are Dropping Rapidly

    Why Smoking Rates in the United States Are Dropping Rapidly

    Although most older adults who used to smoke regularly have quit, approximately 8.4% of adults over the age of 65 were still smoking cigarettes in 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite that, however, the smoking rate in the United States has reached a record low in a record amount of…

  • Gorging in the Name of Science: New Study Looks For Diabetes-Obesity Link

    Gorging in the Name of Science: New Study Looks For Diabetes-Obesity Link

    The war against the obesity epidemic is on, with more than two in three adults in the U.S. being considered overweight or obese. In the latest scientific battle, researchers had six men gorge themselves for a week in the hopes of finding how, why and when chronic overeating leads to metabolic problems and to Type…

  • Are the Olsen Twins Too Late to Capitalize on the Dry Shampoo Trend?

    Are the Olsen Twins Too Late to Capitalize on the Dry Shampoo Trend?

    Celebrity twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are many things — actresses, former child stars, and fashion designers are just a few of the hats they wear. The pair’s “Elizabeth and James” line, named for two of their siblings, offers clothing, handbags, fragrances, and now a line of dry shampoos, according to E! Online. Dry shampoo…

  • Global Debate Over Wisdom Teeth Removal Arises in Dental Community

    Global Debate Over Wisdom Teeth Removal Arises in Dental Community

    New evidence is suggesting that wisdom teeth are removed more often than they should be, while opponents of the study claim that it’s all just a money grab from the organizations that funded it. According to Discovery News, a recent study by the British Dental Journal suggests that wisdom teeth that remain asymptomatic should be…

  • NC Family Returns From Vacation to Find SUV Full of Biting Ants

    NC Family Returns From Vacation to Find SUV Full of Biting Ants

    After returning from a 10 day vacation, the last thing you’d think of needing is pest control. But this family was unpleasantly surprised when they came back to find their car had been infested with ants while parked at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. “One of my twins started telling me there…

  • Bolt Cutters Used to Release Man From Stuck Titanium Ring

    Bolt Cutters Used to Release Man From Stuck Titanium Ring

    Emergency rooms see a fair number of medical catastrophes each day; in fact, across America there are approximately 110 million annual emergency room visits. Doctors have to deal with deadly viruses, injuries, and other severe medical conditions on a day-to-day basis. But doctors at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital in the U.K. were forced to deal with…

  • At-Home Teeth Whitening Leaves U.K. Man With Hole in Throat

    At-Home Teeth Whitening Leaves U.K. Man With Hole in Throat

    A 22-year-old man in the U.K. has been left with a hole in his throat after using over-the-counter teeth whitening strips he purchased in hopes of emulating the pearly whites of his idol, movie star Channing Tatum. Jake Barrett apparently had a severe allergic reaction to the Crest 3D White Whitestrips, which left him with…

  • The Danger of Forgetting to Brush Your Teeth

    The Danger of Forgetting to Brush Your Teeth

    If you’re one of the 25% of adults who don’t brush twice a day, you’re going to want to sit down and read this. The Guardian recently chatted with Francesco D’Aiuto, a senior lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, about how brushing twice a day isn’t just good for a patient’s oral health,…

  • Foodies Beware! Your Restaurant Kick May Be Making You Sick

    Foodies Beware! Your Restaurant Kick May Be Making You Sick

    Many people think that dining out at full-service restaurants is a healthy option compared to fast food or takeout. According to researchers, however, those people are wrong. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois reveals that full-service restaurant food is often more calorie-laden, and contains more cholesterol and fat per serving,…

  • Health Groups Eager To Spread Awareness Of Uterine Fibroids, New Treatments

    Health Groups Eager To Spread Awareness Of Uterine Fibroids, New Treatments

    Around the country, women’s health organizations have been trying to raise awareness of uterine fibroids, the most common cause of benign tumors suffered by women of childbearing age. And as more women and healthcare providers look for solutions, healthcare companies are stepping up their investment in treating the condition. This July, Georgia is hosting “Fibroid…