Health and Wellness
Fluoride in Water Can Pose Health Risks
April 19th, 2012
"Fluoride dangers are one of the greatest public health threats of modern times," said Shane Ellison, an award-winning chemist, author of Over-The-Counter Natural Cures, and founder of ThePeoplesChemist.com.
Report Shows 1 in 26 will have Epilepsy in Lifetime
April 19th, 2012
A landmark study from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that your chance of developing epilepsy at some point in your life is one in 26. Onset is highest in children and older adults. But epilepsy knows no boundaries--it can strike at any age and across all socio-economic levels and ethnicities.
Periodontal Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
April 19th, 2012
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) supports the American Heart Association's (AHA) scientific statement "Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association?" recently published in Circulation.
Satiating Snacks Like Popcorn & Portion-Controlled Meals: Must-Haves for Summer Shape-Up
April 19th, 2012
ConAgra Foods Inc., one of North America's leading food makers, unveiled new research this week at the annual Experimental Biology (EB) conference that can help Americans get ready for swim suit season.
More and More Athletes Turning to The ALCAT Test
April 18th, 2012
Many professional athletes are turning to a new coach.
Normal Infant Crying and the Dangers of Shaking an Infant
April 18th, 2012National Campaign Spreads Awareness
Frustration with a crying infant is the number one trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants. In an effort to help spread awareness about normal infant crying and the dangers of shaking an infant, the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is launching a national public education campaign to make tens of thousands of purple colored baby caps.
Visioneer “Where There Is a Need” Program Supports the National Brain Tumor Society
April 18th, 2012
Each year over 210,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor – that’s over 500 people every day. Visioneer Inc, a leader in intelligent document imaging solutions announced today that this quarter’s chosen charity is the National Brain Tumor Society.
Can a Game of Tag Help Combat Bullying?
April 18th, 2012New research from Mathematica and Stanford shows a healthy recess can reduce bullying, improve learning time
Strengthening recess transforms the school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning, says a new study from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University.
Operation Homefront and Women's Self Worth Foundation (WSWF) Announce 2012 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship Program
April 18th, 2012
Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation (WSWF) announced that they have begun accepting applications for the 2012 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship.
Are You Happy with Your Weight? Survey from Fitness Magazine & Yahoo! Shine Exposes How Men & Women Deal with the Battle of the Bulge
April 18th, 2012Majority of adults admit to not being at their ideal weight
America’s quest for weight loss is never-ending, according to a new survey from FITNESS Magazine and Yahoo! Shine. The exclusive survey asked 2,001 women and men to reveal how they feel about their weight and if being skinny really matters.
