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A team of evolutionary geneticists have determined what really caused menopause in women: men. It was previously thought that women evolved to become infertile after a certain age so that they could care for their grandchildren and coddle the next of kin. But evolutionarily speaking, that turned out to be a load of crap because, …

As women, we hear a lot about what we should and shouldn’t do to our bodies. Drink this much water, take x-amount of these vitamins, or stay away from certain foods … it’s so confusing! What’s a girl to do? Can you get pregnant while you’re on your period? Do antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of …

The red wine is an alcoholic beverage, but it’s very different from other drinks. It contains an ingredient named resveratrol, which helps you sleep better. But, there are also many other benefits of drinking it, one or two glasses per day, that prove that when you drink smart, there is no damage to you. You …

Oh, unholy of holies. Too much TV-watching is causing high blood pressure in young children! It seems that kids who spend more hours in front of the screen, even if they’re thin and in shape, have significantly higher diastolic and systolic blood pressures than those who don’t watch much TV. Joey Eisenmann, the senior author …

A recent stress study by the American Psychological Association put together a profile of the most stressed-out person in America: she’s a mom in her late 20s or early 30s who makes less than $50,000 a year, and she probably needs a hug. The study found that women are more stressed than men in general, and that Americans …

If you’re trying to lose weight, exercise more, or stop smoking, you should try doing it with your bae. (Just don’t do actual couples exercises like these please.) According to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine, couples who build new good habits as a team are more likely to reach their health goals and …

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the tissue of your internal organs. Because the nature of this cancer occurs on the thin layers of tissue that surround your internal organs, it makes Mesothelioma very dangerous and aggressive. Most cases end up without any success of treatment; however, there are some steps you …

Everyone knows that there are good bacteria and bad bacteria. And we know that touching and ingesting yucky things is how we pick up most bad bacteria. But how exactly does one get the good stuff in her system? Probiotics, that’s how. And new studies show it’s good for all kinds of reasons. Source: Dhanwanthari …

Not many people heard about Asbestos, but this is exactly what today’s article is dedicated to. Make sure that you keep reading until the end if you are interested in learning more about this mineral, what is it used for and why it is restricted in many countries. There are many victims that were exposed …

Taking care of your mouth starts a home. Your teeth and gums are like any other body part, so they require a lifetime of care. Without proper care, the nicest of teeth can decay over time. While going to the dentist for regular checkups is important, you can take care of both teeth and gums …