Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Linked To Increased Risk Of Cataracts: Ten Things You Need To Know
Not just one but two recent medical studies involving thousands of people have found taking statin drugs (such as Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, and others) to lower LDL cholesterol increases the risk of cataracts. But there are things you can do about it.
Continuing Glitches for Affordable Care Sign-Up, And What You Can Do In The Meantime
It took me five tries taking three hours over six days to get to the first sign up page for the Affordable Care Act. Then the system confused me, I think, with a cousin 20 years older than I who passed away in Ohio in 2011. But signup is possible still
Oreos Are Addictive, Connecticut College Students Find
In the USA, junk food is cheap, and real food is expensive. Connecticut undergraduates conducted an experiment that indicates that Oreos are more addictive than cocaine. Here's what you can do about your own junk food addictions.
Do Antipsychotic Drugs For Schizophrenia Shrink The Brain?
Concerns about the side effects of antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia are growing, as a recent study shows that they may lead to loss of brain tissue. Do antipsychotic drugs shrink the brain?
The Americans Obamacare Forgot
The Affordable Care Act has been advertised as providing "healthcare for all." But this huge patch on a dysfunctional healthcare system will allow at least 5.2 million Americans to fall through the cracks.
Throw Your Kids An Unforgettably Creepy Halloween Party!
Halloween is just around the corner. Find out which safety issues are more than an urban myth, and collect your food and party ideas here!
DIY Abortion: A Shocking Practice That Can Be Fatal For Women, Too
Despite the availability of safe clinical abortions, some women find themselves contemplating DIY abortions at home, using herbs. Here, we examine this dangerous practice and why you should stay well away from it.
Get Clear, Clean Skin With Laser Treatments
Laser treatments are fast growing in popularity amongst the anti-aging crowd, as they can completely alter skin texture, improving the suppleness, appearance and tone of skin. Are laser treatments suitable for you? Learn more here.
Pediatricians Help You Manage Your Kids' Internet Consumption
Your average American kid spends seven hours a day consuming modern media. Do you want your children to use the internet responsibly? The American Academy of Pediatrics has tips.
Toxic Beauty: Dangerous Chemicals Found In Your Makeup
It has always been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Sadly, using today’s makeup products beauty can come with some dangerous side effects from the chemical found in makeup.