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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder in Americans. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, one in every five men and ...
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Lose Weight Smartly: 7 Little-Known Tricks that Shave Pounds

Dangerous crash diets may lead to short-term weight loss, but dropping extra pounds for the long haul can be trickier. Attaining a new shape does mean adhering to ...
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How Cells Can Ward Off Cancer-Causing Virus

Although most people are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, the pathogen rarely causes cancer. Now, scientists say, they have uncovered how our cells prevent this virus from bringing ...
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Low Testosterone May Be to Blame for Men Who Struggle with Emotions

If you’re a guy who finds it hard to talk about your feelings, the problem might lie with your testosterone levels, a recent study suggests. A psychological condition ...
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Discovery Could Lead to Natural Tan, Sans the Sun

The discovery of a way to crank up the production of skin pigment could pave the way for future drugs that allow us to get the perfect, golden ...
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Shining a Light on the Pros and Cons of Laser Hair Removal

In a culture where hair on the head is the only kind that’s prized, laser hair removal has joined a bevy of other cosmetic procedures in popularity. Despite ...
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How to Avoid a Nasty Virus on a Cruise Ship

Sharing a cabin with a sick person and not practicing good hygiene largely contributed to the spread of a diarrhea virus on a cruise ship in 2009, according ...
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Vaccine Against Common Stomach Bug Could Arrive in 4 Years

VANCOUVER, Canada — Scientists are getting closer to producing a vaccine against norovirus — the number one cause of foodborne illness in the United States. Researchers have now tested ...
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Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still Crucial

The rate of food-borne illness in the United States dropped by nearly a quarter since the late 1990s, according to a new report. Researchers at the Centers for ...
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Flu, Whooping Cough and Vomiting Virus: What’s Going On?

The United States is seeing its fair share of illness this winter. The country is in the midst of a particularly bad flu season, the worst outbreak of ...
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