Using hair to measure long-term levels of the stress hormone cortisol, UK researchers confirm the link between chronic stress and packing on pounds, as well as difficulty shedding excess weight. Previous research has tied high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the blood, urine or saliva to obesity, but these measurements can vary based on factors like the time… Read More
Everyone’s heard that oysters can give lovers a boost in the bedroom, but a lot of foods can have the exact opposite effect. “In general, eating unhealthily will lower your libido,” says Nashville-based sex therapist David Yarian. “You will have less energy and less vitality, and that translates into less sexual desire.” Surprisingly, even some relatively healthy foods can deflate… Read More
Antibiotics have saved untold millions of lives, but they do have a cost. Along with killing healthy cells together with the bacteria that cause infections, antibiotics used in high amounts for extended periods spur the creation of "superbugs" that become immune to antibiotics. Now, Canadian researchers have found that the sweet syrup you pour over waffles may hold the key… Read More
Do you have the sniffles? Are your eyes watering? If so, you may be a victim of spring's abundance of pollen that's triggering your runny nose and watery eyes. A warm February caused trees and plants to bloom early, with many blossoming a full month ahead of schedule, allowing for a longer pollen season. As a result, experts say we're… Read More
Adults who become overweight or obese have a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer or other illnesses, a new study suggests. Further, the risk of dying increases in proportion to the amount of excess weight you gain, the researchers found. The results undercut the so-called "obesity paradox" -- a theory that obesity could protect the health of some… Read More
Using antibiotics very early in life may lead to developing inflammatory diseases later in life, says a new report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology. Using antibiotics in infancy disrupts the normal development and growth of gut bacteria, and in addition to contributing to gut problems such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the altered environment may contribute to other… Read More
We’re in the middle of a drug-addiction epidemic in the United States, and increasing numbers of overdoses — and fatalities — have a lot of people worried. Many addicts are in and out of treatment centers and go right back to drugs and alcohol. But Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers have been reporting remarkable success using an innovative form of music… Read More
A common virus in infancy could trigger a life-long allergy to gluten and lead to celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder which affects one in 133 people in the United States, researchers said Thursday. Celiac disease is caused when the body has an improper immune response -- much like an allergy -- to the protein gluten, found in wheat, rye, and… Read More
If you're thinking about adding a dog to the family, you have two good reasons to say "yes," say researchers from the University of Alberta. Their study found that babies from families with pets — 70 percent were dogs — had higher levels of two microbes that protect against allergies and obesity. There is a catch, though. "There's definitely a… Read More
Related Articles After a total of 38 runs during Saturday’s doubleheader, UTEP and WKU played seven scoreless frames before the top of the eighth. The Hilltoppers (22-21, 6-9 Conference USA) put up seven runs on seven hits to pull away from the Miners (11-28, 5-10 C-USA), 7-2, in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon at the Helen of Troy Softball… Read More