Are People Using Medical Marijuana for the Right Conditions?
Over 30 states in the U.S. allow marijuana use for qualifying health conditions. But are people really using it for the right reasons?That was the question lead author Kevin Boehnke and his colleagues wanted...
The Harms of Pornography Addiction
Mere decades ago, saying porn in public might have resulted in sideways glances and quieted conversations. Now, porn is a mainstream pastime—and it ushers in several real-world problems.According to Men’s Health, the World...
Bigorexia—When Bodybuilding Goes Too Far
Bigger and better is the name of the game for bodybuilders. For the sake of public show, bodybuilders will adhere to a strict weight training and diet routine that most people would find unnerving....
Snapchat Dysmorphia—Can I Look Like My Selfie?
A decade or so ago, someone spoke the word selfie as the first reference to a self-made portrait. The selfie era was born. And with it came thousands of self-portraits being uploaded to social...
Vampire Effect: Young Blood Could Be the Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment
People have been searching for the proverbial Fountain of Youth for years. Their search might have led them to makeup, creams, surgeries and diets to stop the aging process. But a new option is...
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Beware of Pesticide Poisoning When Traveling Abroad
Last year, Kaylynn Knull and Tom Schwander were enjoying a relaxing vacation in the Dominican Republic when the couple started experiencing alarming symptoms. Now the two have...
This Silent Heart Arrythmia Affects the Young and Healthy
In light of the tragic death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, many fans have to wonder: what happened to this strapping, young player? Baseball fans and even...
Your Nightly Bathroom Trips Could Mean Hypertension, Study Says
If you make frequent midnight runs to the bathroom, you already know how annoying they can be. But new research suggests they might mean more than just...
Eating Healthy
Avoiding Extra Calories at Holiday Parties
Holiday parties are fun social gatherings, but they can also be diet disasters. Here's how to enjoy yourself while sparing yourself hundreds of extra calories.First, eat healthy in the hours leading up to the...
Benefits of Probiotics: Why You Should Take One Every Day
When most people hear the word bacteria, they want to run in the other direction. However, there are types of bacteria that are good for the human body too. In order for people to...
Need to Lower Blood Sugar? Why Diabetics Should Try Eating Cucumber
Diabetes is a huge problem for Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 30 million Americans are dealing with the condition. As a result, it is crucial that...
Why Are People Eating Collagen? Is It the Next Great Supplement?
All health and wellness trends point towards collagen—not the kind that's already in your body, but the kind you buy at a health store. Like most fads, science doesn't entirely back up the use...
Teen Health
Anxiety Disorder and Society’s Perceptions Shown Accurately in Mystery Novel
A very popular mystery novel, The Woman in Cabin 10, shows Lo Blacklock, the main character, with a severe anxiety disorder. Her narration details traumatic...
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