Health & Fitness

Cholesterol drug shows promise to help reverse heart disease

Cholesterol drug shows promise to help reverse heart disease

For the first time, a new drug given along with a cholesterol-lowering statin medicine has proved able to shrink plaque…
Quitting smoking? Ten common myths debunked

Quitting smoking? Ten common myths debunked

Here are 10 common myths about smoking debunked for quitters in need of some extra motivation. Bernard Antoine, a smoking…
Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival

Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival

 For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of…
Stressed out over Trump victory? Try cleaning out your freezer

Stressed out over Trump victory? Try cleaning out your freezer

Clean out your freezer, try a manicure-pedicure and stay off social media. Those are some of the tips offered by columnists…
Why are Egyptian parents silent on their children’s mental illness?

Why are Egyptian parents silent on their children’s mental illness?

Egyptian parents are considered to be very caring to their children; devoting their entire life to make sure they have…
People are more stressed-out than ever, finds new study; Women especially vulnerable to high-stress

People are more stressed-out than ever, finds new study; Women especially vulnerable to high-stress

A new study confirms what you many already suspect -- people are more stressed-out today than they were 25 years…
Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals

Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals

Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less…
Men’s long working hours, short sleep may harm health in old age

Men’s long working hours, short sleep may harm health in old age

Working long hours and skimping on sleep in midlife may lead to poorer physical health in old age, according to…
Too much heat in the kitchen may increase your risk of heart disease

Too much heat in the kitchen may increase your risk of heart disease

If you're a fan of a well-seared steak or a crisp fried samosa, you may need to pace yourself, as…
Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?

Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?

A person's Facebook activity might be a window into their health and even predict their odds of dying in the…
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