This common drug for anxiety and sleep loss may lead to addiction
Once upon a time, at Yale University, some researchers were studying a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These drugs are used to help people who...
Challenging myths: a new understanding of eating disorders
Health experts are debunking the long-held myth that only skinny, white, affluent girls develop eating disorders, emphasizing that this stereotype is preventing many sufferers...
To make healthy New Year’s resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageable
It's almost a new year, a time when many people resolve to accomplish big things – say, run a marathon or lose 50 pounds...
Maintaining optimal immune function while getting fit in the new year
A common new year's resolution for many is to improve health and fitness for the year ahead.
Achieving optimal immune health while working on your...
How food portion size and variety affect your obesity risk
Researchers from Penn State's Department of Nutritional Sciences have uncovered a significant insight into eating behaviors: the combined effect of portion size and variety...
How to keep your physical and mental health on track during the holidays
With the festive season upon us, many people will be gathering with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace party, a friend’s get-together or...
New ingestible capsule could help you lose weight effectively
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have taken a novel approach to weight management by developing an ingestible capsule that can create...
Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after stop smoking
A new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reveals that the diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) could significantly reduce the risk of major...
Feeling sick? The do’s and don’ts to help you get better and protect others...
Winter's arrival and the drop in temperatures that come with it means it's a good time to take stock of what to do –...
Can mindfulness meditation help you stress less during the holidays?
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for yourself? Try a daily dose of mindfulness meditation, says Laura Dudley, associate clinical professor at Northeastern University's...