Study Shows Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Is Increasing in Children
A troubling new study reveals an increase in type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children up to age 19. Continue reading…
View ArticleReport Says More Ticks Survived Winter — Look Out for Lyme Disease This Summer
A new report indicates that there is likely a larger population of deer ticks this season, meaning there are more tiny carriers of Lyme disease to look out for. Continue reading…
View Article9 Hilarious Barbecue Fails for Memorial Day
As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some...
View ArticleStay Calm, Men — High Stress Can Mean a Low Sperm Count
A new study shows that stressed-out men have lower sperm counts and weaker sperm. Continue reading…
View ArticleWarning — You're More Likely to Catch Norovirus at a Restaurant Than on a Cruise
A reminder to everyone—particularly food-service workers—to please wash your hands regularly. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeware, Pool Partiers — Secondary Drowning Is Difficult to Spot
Swimmers are well aware of the dangers of drowning, but many of us aren't as familiar with secondary drowning and dry drowning. Here's what to look out for. Continue reading…
View ArticleUh-Oh — An Incurable Mosquito-Borne Virus Has Hit the U.S.
The little-known Chikungunya virus, which has no vaccine, has been confirmed in the continental United States. Here's what you should know. Continue reading…
View ArticleHealth Benefits of Hiking — 5 Reasons to Hit the Trails This Summer
Put on some sunscreen and bug repellant, and enjoy these five health benefits of hiking this summer: Continue reading…
View ArticleEnjoy Your Fourth of July With These Fireworks-Safety Tips
Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it’s seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo,...
View ArticleVideo Games May Help Kids Live Better, Happier Lives
Video games, when played in small amounts, may turn out to help children become more well-adjusted, according to a new study. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Ebola
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a major international health crisis, but here at home in the U.S. you don't really have much to worry about. Here's why. Continue reading…
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now
February is American Heart Month, a time to think about more than just who we love, but how healthy our hearts and lives are. We've put together a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of...
View ArticleA Well-Rounded Rum Collection for Your Well-Stocked Bar
The kill-devil. Nelson's blood. The Pirate's drink. Demon water. Rum goes by many names, and it comes in just as many varieties. Here are five to help you choose how to fill out your bar. Continue...
View Article5 Offbeat Drinks to Make Your Home Bar Truly Unique — Absinthe, Mezcal & More
Keeping a well-stocked bar has much to do with keeping the classics on hand, but it's also a good idea to go rogue and stock some offbeat booze. For variety's sake, you see? The key is to be sure these...
View ArticleStop Losing Your Stuff — 5 Gadgets to Track Down What You've Misplaced, Had...
As we get busier, we get more stuff to make our lives easier, but because we're busy, we sometimes lose that stuff and then lose time looking for it. It's time we stopped losing our stuff and our time,...
View Article7 Cognac Bottles You Should Add to Your Bar (Maybe One at a Time, Though)
There's a lot more to cognac than just Hennessy and Remy. Continue reading…
View ArticleNational Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The 7 Best Ways to Donate Now
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support. Continue reading…
View Article5 Horrifying Accidents People Thought Were Just Halloween Displays
It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen. Continue reading…
View ArticleHalloween Legends That Are Actually True (Sort Of)
Especially around Halloween, most of us enjoy a good old-fashioned “it happened to a friend of a friend” urban legend that gives us a bit of a fright. Some of these tales may have even really happened....
View Article10 Things You Might Not Know About St. Patrick's Day
We’ve all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick’s Day? Continue reading…
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