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Halloween is a day to be scared, but not when it comes to your child’s safety. With an estimated 150…
The famed “summer slide” is about to hit homes across America as schools close their doors for the summer and…
Thanks to television programs and movies, college tends to evoke images of partying, poor diets, substance abuse and last-minute cramming…
placebo
The placebo effect says that some perceived problems or illnesses can be improved if a patient simply believes he or…
While teenagers are notorious for posting personal information on the internet, a new study reveals that parents are guilty of…
microbes
According to the Los Angeles Times, when researchers set out to catalog the hundreds of species of microbes in the…
New research indicates that HIV drugs could target a protein in tropical parasites and treat diseases such as leishmaniasis and…
It seems like every few weeks or so, health experts release a new report suggesting a connection between cell phone…
talking to your boss
Last week, AskDrManny.com introduced the first of a series of articles on the state of the health care reform law…
Researchers have proof that peppermint actually soothes gastro-intestinal pain among people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome.While naturopaths have prescribed…
It’s usually about this time when parents start to hear those dreaded words that inevitably come each summer. “I’m bored!”…
While New York, Los Angeles and Chicago still top the list of America’s largest cities, they may face some competition…
Some people are born with a natural talent for art or music or sports. But can the same be said…
Secondhand Embarrassment
This vicarious embarrassment – known to many as secondhand embarrassment can happen whether the person is someone we observe in…
Getting six to nine hours of sleep a night is associated with better quality of life and lower rates of…